A group of Mount View High School students have gained some practical experience in motorcycle repairs this year.
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The school has partnered with Chris Watson Motorcycles, who provided a second-hand bike and spare parts for the project.
A select group of students from years 7 to 10 who had indicated an interest in mechanics took part in the project with school learning support officer Joel Curran and teacher Paul Janovsky.
The students involved in the project so far are Joel Bridge, Luke Rolls, Kyle Bridge, Indiah Forrest, Liam Hoffmannbeck, Beau Kirk and Joel Gibbons.
The students enjoyed being able to incorporate something they like to do in their spare time into their school work.
Mr Watson delivered another two bikes to the school on Friday, and picked up the first bike, which was repaired throughout term two.
Mr Watson has previously partnered with Cessnock High School for a similar project.
“Kids need something to focus on besides sitting in front of a computer screen,” he said.
“Lots of kids around here are interested in motorbikes, and it’s getting them using their hands.”
Mount View High’s head teacher of wellbeing, Julie Myers, said it’s an example of the diverse learning opportunities on offer at the school.