Learning Journey to Assumption Pathway School

Our department organised yet another learning journey for us. :) This time we are off to Assumption Pathway School (APS). Mr Wee, the Principal, gave us an overview about the school and took time to answer our many questions. I think most of us are not familiar with APS and we definitely seized the opportunity to ask questions. :) After the presentation, we went on a tour to the different facilities in the school such as the Apple lab, the cake kitchen, the Student Wellness Centre, and The ART (Assumption Restaurant of Training). 

The old wing of APS (but with lots of character)

The new wing of APS (houses general office, canteen, etc). The logo and motto of APS painted on the road.

See the mural on the 2nd floor? It is the reproduction of an APS student's creation!

Students in the Apple lab, attending their Desktop Publishing and Design course

Students in the cake kitchen, working towards a Cert in Baking Practices. They are making chocolate chip cupcakes. Smelled really delicious!

The colourful and cheerful Student Wellness centre (counselling rooms). I don't mind working here lol.

After the tour ended, some of us remained to have lunch at The ART where the students took care of the waiting, and cooking. We ordered the 3-course set lunch ($12) which came with a soup (and garlic bread), a main course, a dessert with tea/coffee. I thought the soup and the main were really good. My colleagues and I also had a good time chatting over lunch. :)

The ART serves both Western and Asian cuisines. The food is really delicious and the prices are really reasonable. What more can you ask?! Drop by here for lunch if you are in the area. Open to the public 12-2pm weekdays.

Al fresco dining at The ART. The ambiance is really relaxing.

Al fresco dining (facing greenery)

Soup of the day - Cream of Broccoli. Home-made and really tasty!

My main course - baked fish with cheese crust. Perfect!

Despite being on a different pathway from the mainstream, the students are no less talented and no less unique. In fact, I think the APS students may, in many ways, be more resilient and courageous when faced with challenges in life as compared to the "strawberries" that we have in certain mainstream schools. I wish all APS students the Best.