Mother’s Day Morning Tea

The college was a flurry of activity on Thursday 11 May with around 120 guests attending our annual Mother’s Day morning tea. Conversation flowed and laughter filled the air as our mums and grandmothers shared stories over barista made hot beverages and a sea of grazing delights.

On arrival, guests were greeted by Middle School Vice Captains Emily and Inari, once seated, Principal Mrs Jacqui Layfield welcomed guests and shared stories about her own motherhood journey with her three daughters.

Year 9 students Ashleigh, Chelsea, Clemmie, Eliza, Elle, Isabelle, Jade and Zara, who are studying elective subject Innovating for a Creative Future provided service excellence, taking orders, delivering hot drinks, conversing with guests and working alongside our baristas. Their professionalism and enthusiasm was amazing, and it was noticed by guests many of whom made a beeline for staff to express their gratitude. This elective provides students with the opportunity to study business, entrepreneurship and gain barista skills. At recess, plenty of students gathered in the atrium to say hello and grab a photo with mum or nan. The morning was a wonderful way to mark Mother’s Day and show thanks to the many special people in our community.

I was given the privilege to be able to help out at the Luther Mother's Day morning tea, and it was such a great learning opportunity. In the subject Innovating for a Creative Future, we have been receiving barista training and learning the basics of customer service. The Mother's Day morning tea was an amazing way to put those skills into practice, as everyone was supportive and friendly. On the day, we were asked to take orders for and serve hot drinks and help with anything else we could. At first, I was nervous that I would forget what to do or spill a drink, but once I started I was surprised at how fun it was and my nerves went away. Mrs Sharkey and Ms Trent helped me and my peers to get through the morning, and the most rewarding part was the skills I took away from this experience.

Jade

Year 9