A team of Sarina high school students are some of the first members of the community to set foot on the grounds of the new Sarina Hospital which is being built on Brewers Road.
Executive Director Public Health and Rural Services Terry Johnson said progression on outdoor works and the establishment of gardens at the site had provided the opportunity for some community involvement which had been welcomed by all parties.
“Over the past six to eight weeks, we have had a group of Year 10 students from Sarina State High School on site planting shrubs and small trees,” Ms Johnson said.
“The gardens at the site are growing at a rapid pace and we really appreciate the input of the students in this transformational project for the Sarina community.”
Sarina State High School Year 10 teacher Loretta Payne said the students had welcomed the opportunity to participate.
“Students from our Year 10 Transition to Work class learnt a lot through this experience and it’s valuable preparation for entering the workforce,” Ms Payne said.
“We have made four visits to the new hospital work site so far and in addition to the planting of groundcovers and other plant species, the students learnt about the rules of working on a construction site and wearing the right protective clothing and they undertook training in the proper use of tools and equipment.”
Ms Johnson said there were plans for more student involvement next year.
“After all building work is complete, we plan to create a traditional medicine garden at the new hospital and we hope to involve Sarina State High School students in this work as well,” she said.
Completion of the new hospital is expected in the first quarter of 2024.
Sarina State High School Transition to Work teachers and students including, from left, Christine van Nunen, students Rolly Lisle and Scott Lockie, teacher’s aide Dave Harvey, and teacher Loretta Payne
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