Each semester, our Woodwork students begin their practical journey with a focused project designed to build foundational skills and confidence. This semester, our Mission and Ministry Coordinator, Maria Tolfree, invited students to create something truly meaningful: wooden crosses to replace those that have been lost over the years in classrooms.

As part of this journey, Year 10 students explored the significance of proportion in cross design, learning that the horizontal bar is called the patibulum and the vertical bar the stipes. This integration of technical skill and historical understanding brought depth and purpose to the project, allowing students to connect craftsmanship with faith.

On Friday, the class officially presented their beautifully crafted crosses to Maria Tolfree and Dr Craig Wattam, marking a proud moment that celebrated not only the quality of their workmanship but also the thoughtful and respectful way they engaged in the task.

Chloe McCallum
Technologies Coordinator