Learning Club helping local students achieve

PREMIER Coal employees have been volunteering their time and skills to help students participating in the Learning Club at Wilson Park Primary School.

Learning Club, which is run by The Smith Family, is an educational support program run weekly at the school. It aims to enhance students’ learning and development skills by getting access to volunteer tutors for one-on-one learning support outside of school.

Students work through homework and learning blocks.

Learning for Life Collie and Bunbury program co-ordinator Diane Blount said offering learning opportunities outside of school hours can positively influence educational and personal outcomes.

“Disadvantaged students can miss out on out of school programs as they are often too costly for families with limited financial means,” she said.

“It’s fantastic to see how much the students gain from these sessions as well as the volunteers.

“We all have the common goal of helping children get the most out of their education and create a better future.”

Mrs Blount said the Premier Coal team’s support was most appreciated.

Learning Club is for both primary and secondary school students for the development of academic skills, such as homework, numeracy, and literacy.

Premier Coal operations manager Braedon Gaske was more than happy for his team to lend a hand.

“Ensuring students in our community get the best education they can is one of our key priorities as a large employer in Collie,” he said.

“We have been volunteering at the Learning Club for many years and recognise the life-changing opportunity they provide to students.

“We are thrilled to help the future leaders in our community.”