Assisted with learning

St John the Baptist Catholic School has recently established a learning assistance program.

The student-centred program provided individual support for students with volunteers helping class teachers.

Nine volunteers from the school and parish community are taking part.

School publicity officer Ms Meredith Sproule said students were referred to the program by teachers.

Volunteers were each matched with a student with whom they will spend an hour once a week.

Ms Sproule said parents gave their consent for their child to be involved and all activities were planned in consultation with the referring teacher and the coordinator of the program.

Ms Sproule said students had a variety of learning experiences depending on their individual needs and the program was suitable at all year levels.

Email, September 13 Meredith Sproule, St John the Baptist P&F Association