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Juniors learn how to stitch their own embroidery into their clothes as part of Mount Carmel School\u2019s annual Mini-Course Week. (MCS Photos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cooking. Painting. Stitching. These are just a few of the dozens of alternative courses that were taught this past week at Mount Carmel School as part of Mini-Course Week. <\/p>\n

In its 23rd year at the school, Mini-Course Week gives junior high and high school teachers and students a chance to take a break from traditional academic instruction and dabble in hobbies and interests that engage students in hands-on learning.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s mini-courses is the sixth and last year for senior and Student Council officer Rosa Castro, who has looked forward to the week every year. \u201cI really enjoyed this year\u2019s mini-course!\u00a0 I learned new Japanese dishes and painting on the canvas\u2019 was cool,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s a bittersweet moment because I always look forward to this week during the school year and I\u2019m a bit sad that it\u2019s our last mini-course.\u201d<\/p>\n

School president Galvin Deleon Guerrero is very happy that the school has continued Mini-Course Week for more than two decades. \u201cMini-Course Week is a great way to expand our understanding of schooling to include things that people are passionate about,\u201d said Deleon Guerrero. \u201cAnd it\u2019s great to see everyone having fun while learning.<\/p>\n

Mini-Course Week featured a wide array unique courses, including rosary making, computer coding, lollipop making, knitting, basic farming, and filmmaking. (PR) <\/p>\n