“We taught a food equity unit in Year 10 and the students wanted to do their part in the community to support people that find it hard at this time of year,” said home economics teacher Catherine Duval.

Teachers and students contributed money and non-perishable food items.

“Our school is always looking for ways to support the local community,” a spokesperson from the school said.

“We are so proud of the enthusiasm of the students and staff when donating to this cause.”

Meanwhile students from the Café Skills group visited residents at Whiddon Group Laurieton and took Christmas cakes, slices and biscuits they baked at school.

The residents love the visits and enjoy sharing stories about their own school days. They always give a huge round of applause and get excited for the next visit.

“You can see these girls blossom as the year goes on,” said Catherine Duval, who is the teacher mentor for the group.

“What I love about Café Skills is that you see their confidence and skills develop as we work together,” she said.

At the Health and Wellbeing Open Day at Lincoln Gardens Village, students made coffees and treats for the residents and their visitors.

To celebrate the end of the year, their hard work and commitment the students went to the Sandbar for a morning tea.

“We work together as a team and formed a really good friendship group,” said Catherine.

The course runs each year at Camden Haven High School as an elective for students with interest in hospitality.