Throughout this semester, our Senior Students have been actively delving into various avenues of employment. Recently, we had the privilege of engaging with Carers Queensland to explore the ways in which they can provide support to both students, families and carers at Gympie Special School. Carers Queensland has partnered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme to implement community programs centred the NDIS journey including employment goals. In the near future, we will be organising a workshop specifically designed for families, aimed at delving into the realm of employment possibilities. This workshop will not only shed light on what employment can entail, but also provide valuable insights into the available support systems that can aid students in their journey towards readiness and success in finding employment. Additionally, we will be discussing future employment goals and aspirations. Rest assured, we will keep families informed about the dates and availability of this workshop.

In addition, we had Lenny from APM employment services come in and give our seniors and their parents/carers a talk about post school options. Lenny provided a lot of very useful information on how having an employment consultant can help gain employment for the future. Lenny would love to connect with families of year 11 and 12 students to get the process started. We all thoroughly enjoyed his visit and look forward to working with APM. 

In the realm of hospitality, our students are eagerly preparing to showcase their skills in crafting exquisite iced coffees for staff. Throughout this term, we have dedicated our attention to exploring the origins of various coffee beans, emphasising the importance of work health and safety, and honing our expertise in proper food handling practices. As we progress in the coming weeks, we are excited to offer our meticulously crafted beverages to staff members, allowing them to indulge in the delightful flavours we have perfected. Alongside this, we will be conducting taste tests to gather valuable feedback and further enhance our creations.

The students have been participating in sport in the community. From week 4 to 10 students are attending Aerial Dreaming in Gympie and learning a range of aerial acrobatics. The students are having a fantastic time learning on the silks, the aerial Hoop and the bar. They have achieved all tasks each week and have showed excellent skill. We are looking forward to watching them complete a full set of exercises by week 10!! We have been very fortunate to be able to access this amazing centre. 

Embarking on a fun excursion, both students and staff ventured to Maroochydore to witness the captivating play, 'Twits'. This enthralling storyline was brimming with mischievous antics and hilariously wicked pranks. As an adored classic by Roald Dahl, the play served as a gentle reminder to treat others with utmost love and care. Seeing the smiles on students faces was brilliant.