On 13 June the Year 11 Children, Family and Community class had the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Baby Program. This program is facilitated by an organisation named ‘Red Ginger Services’ who come into the class and run the sessions. The babies are programmed to cry at certain times- it is different for every baby- and the students have to work out why the baby is crying and meet it’s needs. The reasons the baby may cry include; needing a feed, burp, nappy change or a rock.  The babies must have their neck supported at all times and a computer records the care of the baby. The students were all tired at the end of the program, but agreed that it was a worthwhile and informative experience.

Michelle McLean

Technologies Teacher