Wool Craft Club Kicks Off at St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary School!
Today marked the exciting start of our Wool Craft Club, run by Mrs Mann and Mrs T. Hilferty. With a great turnout of enthusiastic pupils, the club began its journey into the world of wool crafts.
Mrs Mann led the group in learning basic knitting techniques, guiding pupils as they got hands-on with their first rows of stitches. Meanwhile, Mrs T. Hilferty introduced crochet, starting with simple crochet chains, and the pupils slowly picked up the rhythm.
The Wool Craft Club is off to a wonderful start, with pupils enjoying the opportunity to learn and create together. We can’t wait to see the progress and creations that will come out of this new weekly tradition!
- UNCRC Rights Covered:
- Article 28 – Right to education: The Wool Craft Club provides an informal learning opportunity, developing new skills.
- Article 29 – Goals of education: Crafting promotes personal development and creative skills, encouraging enjoyment in learning.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Covered:
- Goal 4: Quality Education – The club supports quality education by promoting hands-on learning and creativity.
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Crafting offers a relaxing and enjoyable activity, benefiting mental health and well-being.
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Through crafting, pupils are encouraged to appreciate the value of handmade items, fostering sustainability.
- SHANARRI Indicators:
- Safe – The club provides a safe, supportive environment for pupils to explore new skills.
- Healthy – Wool crafts contribute to emotional health, offering a calming and focused activity.
- Achieving – Pupils gain a sense of accomplishment as they develop and refine their crafting abilities.
- Included – The club is an inclusive space where pupils can connect and share in a group activity.
- Meta-skills Developed:
- Creativity – Crafting fosters creative expression and encourages trying new ideas.
- Focus – Knitting and crocheting require concentration and patience, building focus.
- Collaborating – Pupils work in a supportive group environment, helping one another as they learn.
- Adapting – Pupils are introduced to new skills and techniques, with guidance from Mrs Mann and Mrs T. Hilferty.
