MYP Activities at Roma Mitchell Secondary College

Knitting and Crochet Club:

Students in the Middle Years Programs have been flexing their Caring Learner Profile muscles with our lunchtime Knitting and Crochet club. These knitting ninjas were busy co-creating rugs, blankets, and beanies to donate to local charitable organisations including Animal Welfare League, Hutt Street Centre, and Catherine House.  With the assistance of the teachers (and a very helpful Grandma!) our students crafted animal shelter mats, crocheted rugs, and 50 beanies. Students in year 8 got onboard by knitting over 100 squares which were then passed on to volunteers from the Knit-a-Care Square organisation who lovingly hand stitched the squares together to create beautiful blankets, providing some comfort and warmth over the cold Adelaide winter.

Tree Planting:

Year 9 students from the Girls Campus joined forces with the Roma Mitchell Secondary College Key Club for a tree planting event at Foresters Forest who share a boundary with our school. This initiative, in collaboration with Green Adelaide and the Port Adelaide Enfield City Council, saw students planting nearly 2,000 trees as part of a broader conservation and revegetation effort, contributing to the unique urban forest that features diverse woodland experiences. This hands-on experience not only enhanced the local environment but also educated students on the importance of ecological sustainability.