Animals Delight Year 8 Textiles Students

Year 8 students at Melton and Cobblebank have been working hard this term, putting their sewing skills to meaningful, real-world use by creating joey pouches for marsupials in need. They eagerly anticipated their recent incursion, where they were able to see firsthand the impact of their efforts.

While sewing for marsupials was a key focus, students also explored the broader topic of endangered species throughout the term. They were thrilled to get up close with animals such as mangrove monitor lizards, saltwater crocodiles, and a variety of pythons. They also met smaller species that make use of their pouches, including woylies and sugar gliders.

One highlight was seeing a woylie nestled in a well-loved pouch sewn by an SFCC student in 2025, which the presenter shared was their favourite. You can see this cutie in the photo below.

Students proudly handed over this year’s donations and will also be sending additional pouches to wildlife rescue centers across Australia. Stay tuned for updates on where their contributions will make a difference next!