Impact Project is a new Year 13 University Entrance course for 2020 where students are using their skills from another subject area to conduct a major project over the year.

Students research, design, create and reflect on their work. There are some amazing projects happening, four of which are:

• Create a guitar from recycled plastic
• Create a mural for the Hagley College preschool
• Create a website of NZ Women’s history
• Create a mindfulness colouring book for teenagers

Students in Year 13 Impact Project recently conducted workplace visits as part of their project creation. Visits to Hail.to, Croft Print and a visit from Davy Simpson Mandolin maker was a great experience for the students. Learning from experts in the industry who are currently creating similar projects to their own was extremely valuable:

I found it insightful and informative for my project. He gave me good feedback on my project and designs. I learned about how I could improve my project and issues I might have with the building of my prototype, this industry visit has helped me realize the concept of my project and exactly what I am doing with it.