Published on: 10 September 2026







This term, Christ Church students have travelled to communities across regional Western Australia. They joined students from St Hilda’s and St Mary’s as part of Service in Action, a service learning program that has been running since 2013.

In Tambellup, Marble Bar and Looma, students supported teachers in local schools. They have read with younger students, assisted with classroom activities and joined in games and sport. They have also stepped beyond the classroom, meeting local people and gaining an insight into life in regional and remote communities.

In Looma, students visited the local Op Shop to deliver toiletries and learn about charity in a remote community. They then visited the Medical Centre to hear about the realities of remote medical work.

For Year 11 student Jack Feltham, the Tambellup trip was full of memorable experiences.

“Although the small town of 300 people seemed quiet from the outside, we were non-stop with activities like lawn bowls, walking through massive bird aviaries and an unreal time at the Boyle’s family farm shearing sheep,” he said.

“What made the trip most memorable, however, were the fun and magnetic primary school kids we spent our days with. We helped them learn to spell, warm up Spider-Man dances and play competitive all-ages basketball games. They made the trip truly special.”

For Year 11 student Matt Luo, it was the impact of those connections that stayed with him.

“I was really surprised by the huge impact that we were able to have on the students in such a short amount of time, especially when some of them cried as they didn’t want us to leave,” he said.

“It showed me that even small amounts of time spent with someone can make a meaningful difference in their lives.”

At the end of each day, our students came together to share a meal, journal and reflect on what they had seen, learned and experienced. This reflection was an important part of Service in Action’s focus on learning through service, cultural exchange and leadership development.

With different groups heading to Nullagine and Nowanup later this term, the program will continue to provide opportunities for students to learn, serve and connect with regional and remote communities.