Project Based Learning
Projects at Faith
At Faith, Project Based Learning (PBL) is embedded across the College, both within timetabled lessons and through our dedicated Wednesday Projects time. Together, these experiences provide students with rich, developmental opportunities to apply learning, pursue interests, and build the skills required for life beyond school. These projects are designed to intentionally develop lifelong learning skills, including:
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Critical and creative thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Service and empathy
Grounded in design thinking principles and informed by the LEA Service Learning model (Head, Heart and Hands), students are encouraged to think deeply, act compassionately, and contribute purposefully to their community.
A Developmental Learning Journey
Our Wednesday Projects are structured to support students as they grow in confidence, independence, and capability across their secondary schooling. As students progress through the College, projects become increasingly open-ended, allowing for greater student voice, choice, and ownership of learning.
Students work individually and collaboratively to:
- Identify problems or areas of need
- Explore ideas and possible solutions
- Design, create, test, and refine products or actions
- Reflect on their learning and personal growth
- Showcase their work to other students and community members
Projects may benefit the College community, local context, or broader social and environmental causes, depending on the nature of the work and the interests of the students. Some recent projects at the College include:
- Cooking for a Cause
- Business Boss
- Field to Fork
- Tech and Trade Tyros
- Combat Robotics
- Crafting the Magic
- Public Art
- Into the Wild
Learning for Life
The engagement in Project Based Learning at Faith is intentionally designed to complement academic learning by focusing on the skills and dispositions students need beyond the classroom. Through sustained project work, students learn to manage time, work through challenges, respond to feedback, and persevere when learning becomes complex.
Above all, our projects aim to nurture students who are:
- Curious and motivated learners
- Confident contributors
- Compassionate community members
- Equipped for life, learning, and service
At Faith, we believe that when students are given time, trust, and support to engage in meaningful work, they develop not only knowledge — but purpose and a love for learning.