This month, the Logan West Library is proudly featuring a stunning display cabinet filled with the exceptional work of home-educated students from across South East Queensland (SEQ) region. This curated collection is a celebration of creativity, curiosity, and dedication, showcasing the breadth of learning and talents these students bring to the table.

The display is a rich tapestry of subjects, featuring projects that span history, geography, math, science, and even published books – both from a student and a parent. Each piece reflects the students’ unique educational journeys and highlights the diversity and depth of home education in our region.

A Closer Look at the Display

The cabinet holds a treasure trove of student work, with something to inspire everyone:

• Topographical Map of the Oceania Region: A detailed map representing Australia, New Zealand and island countries within the region. This project was completed by an 8yo.
• Brain Diagram: A semi-detailed representation of the parts of the brain, exploring human biology and physiology. This project was completed by a 12yo.
• Newton meter: A working newton meter used to measure weight in Newtons, exploring gravity and physics during a unit study on Newton & Einstein. This project was completed by a 13yo.
• Decorated Shakers: Indigenous-inspired shakers decorated with dot painting, completed during an Indigenous unit teamed up with local geography. This project was completed by a 6yo.
• Recycled paper: A piece of home-made recycled paper, using nature inspired ingredients to decorate. This project was completed by an 8yo.  
• Pottery flower and cup: These were moulded and then decorated both in group and independent activities, painted to represent a sunflower. This project was completed by an 8yo. 
• Still Life Fruit: Artwork to explore still life with oil pastels whilst incorporating shadow from a fixed light source. This project was completed by a 14yo. 
• Math Marvels book: A published math facts book containing 30 cool facts to WOW your brain! This book was written by a 6yo and is available on both Booktopia and Amazon.
• A gumball machine: This was a fun project to explore technologies of how a gumball machine works and recycling materials. This project was completed by an 11yo.
• Slime experiment and hobby business: The processes shown through photographs and written notes of mastering the perfect slime recipe through experimentation and developing business strategies in semi-mass production. This project was completed by an 11yo. 
• Bali inspired hut and outdoor cookhouse: A clay-built replica of an Indonesian cookhouse with Lego food items to represent the stages of cooking. This project was completed by an 8yo. 
• Digital art – Joan of Arc: A digitally designed image representing Joan of Arc during a unit study designed in Procreate on an iPad. This project was completed by a 13yo. 
• Ipswich Hospital Museum excursion & project: A Venn diagram showing hospital resources, comparing in the past and present. This is accompanied by photographs of this excursion and a few others, plus a written recount of the experience and information learnt. This project was completed by a 14yo. 
• Roman aqueducts & coins: A model representing Ancient Roman aqueducts, even incorporating the slope and fall to allow water to flow as it would have in Ancient Rome. This is accompanied by coins shaped and depicting iconic faces and places as the Romans used. This project was completed by a 15yo. 
• Hand-sewn placemats: A set of washable cotton placemats using quilted shapes. This project was completed by a 14yo. 
• Echidna Project: A poster representing key information learnt through a research project on Echidnas. This project was completed by a 6yo.   
• Creek School book: A picture book representing the introduction of learning in a home education ‘creek school’ environment. This book was completed by a home educating parent – Rebecca Armstrong and is available for purchase on Intentionally Playful website.

This display isn’t just a showcase of academic work—it’s a celebration of the individuality and creativity of our young learners. Every piece tells a story, reflecting the personal interests and passions of the students who created them. From historical research to innovative science experiments, the variety of work highlights the endless possibilities of learning when students are encouraged to explore and discover.

We extend our deepest thank you to the students and parents who contributed to this beautiful display, allowing us to borrow or keep a piece of your educational journey. Your hard work and enthusiasm have brought this project to life, creating a source of inspiration for everyone who visits the library. And also to the Logan West Library and Logan Council for the opportunity to have this space available to us. 

I’m also grateful to my daughter for working tirelessly before setting up the display, using hot glue to help secure down the various parts of the Topographical 3D map of Oceania, to ensure all the islands and labels would stay put during the display for all to admire (with the permission of the owner, obviously). 

Yesterday, instead of recovering from the wonderful and electric Home Ed Expo, hosted by the Home School Hub, that we had on Sunday, I spent my time creating and collating labels to adorn this display, because the happiness seen in the eyes of these home ed children when they hear their work is going to be shared in the community, and they will get to come see it, means more to me than that down time. Here is the progress shot of getting the display ready and labels all framed in some bright and exciting colours. 

Come and Be Inspired

We invite the entire community to visit the 2025 SEQ Home Ed Library Display and explore the showcased work. It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible achievements of our home-educated students and gain a deeper appreciation for the creativity and dedication that goes into their education.

Take a photo of you at the display, and share it with the hashtag #2025SEQHomeEdDisplay to unite the experience. 

Don’t miss the chance to be inspired by the work of these young minds. Come and see how they’ve brought history, geography, math, science, and literature to life in ways that are as engaging as they are educational!