Susanna Freymark
They’ve got the money, they’ve got the know-how and they’ve got the students who are keen to design and build a food trailer.
Casino High School careers advisor Tim Myers is leading the food trailer project along with the 12 students who applied to be part of it. The students had to outline how they would contribute to the project if selected.
Mr Myers said it will take 12–18 months to build the 4m (16ft) food trailer.
”This is far more than building a food trailer,” he said.,
”It’s a chance to step beyond the classroom and into a real world environment.
”Students will learn about liability and responsibility as they work alongside mentors.
”We’re not just building a food trailer, we hope we’re building futures.”
The official launch of the project was held at Casino High School today, Monday, May 18.
The staff involved were introduced –Terry Cameron (builder/teacher), Shane Randall (support officer), Roderick McFarlane (Technical and Applied Studies teacher), Peta Gruw (hospitality teacher), Brad Lane (Learning, Enrichment and Alternate Programs teacher), Toni Bellos (NSW Education Department) and Karen Armstrong (P&C president).
Richmond Valley mayor Robert Mustow was a student at Casino High.
”This is my old school. I left in Year 10 to be a panel beater,” Mr Mustow said.
”I wish we had something like this when I was at school.”
Toni Bellos in her role as Regional Industry Education Partnership program announced $20,000 funding for the food trailer.
Part of her role will be to involve industry experts and local businesses in the project.
Any businesses such as construction, electrical and other trades can contact Toni on 0436 846 104.