In 2021, the Grade 7 girls were given the opportunity to enjoy some creative pursuits. They split the two groups in half and alternated between coding and handcraft classes. After engaging with some warm-up exercises, the girls were given the task of designing a quilt square that reflected something about themselves. Using fabric scraps, markers, paint and at least some embroidery, they took on the challenge of how to interpret their personal design onto fabric. I sewed the squares together and quilted the wall hanging – a tactile, colourful artefact that will tell the story of the class of 2021 for many years to come.

JANET WELLS
IT TEACHER