Mary Verykios first saw S.E.A.T at the SEPLA Conference in 2015 and immediately knew it would be perfect for her support unit girls at Auburn Girls High School. "The S.E.A.T Project has allowed our girls to problem solve, think creatively, critically and foster high order thinking in our higher ability students". Mary says that students have worked "both collaboratively and individually to develop … [Read more...]
S.E.A.T: Allowing students to make ethical, informed and independent decisions….
...whilst exploring their unique attributes & gifts. Click to hear what educators and students are saying about the S.E.A.T Project. … [Read more...]
“….highly engaging, thought-provoking, challenging, providing opportunity for critical thinking”
Kylie Kehane, a teacher from Verona School in Fairfield shares her thoughts on the S.E.A.T Project.... "It was a great way to start the year, encouraging teamwork and bonding between students. It was interesting to observe how the students interacted with each other and what roles they chose, being either ones of leadership or more of a passive nature." Kylie says that the "learning experiences … [Read more...]
Blacktown Students Connect with Orphanage in The Philippines
The students of Coreen School in Blacktown have just about finished decorating their SEATs. John Williamson, classroom teacher at Coreen, said that the S.E.A.T Project provided the opportunity to deliver a cross-curricular program that focussed on Sustainability, Visual Arts and Literacy. "The Project included themes of friendship and change and offered opportunities for students to work in teams … [Read more...]
S.E.A.T enhancing solidarity and connection
"We've embraced the S.E.A.T Project as an opportunity to enhance our students solidarity and connection with each other", says Kurt Costello, a teacher from Lawrence Hargrave School . "Initially the students were unsure however, each learning experience has opened new doors for student interpretation and has led to them developing a greater connection with themselves, peers and world wide … [Read more...]
S.E.A.T Project takes on Canberra!
Yes! Our first school to participate in our mighty Capital! We are proud to say that Wanniassa School, the first in Canberra, has joined our S.E.A.T community. Their diverse, vibrant and energetic community from Preschool to Year 10 is arranged into two campuses separated by a short walk through a beautiful stand of gum trees. We look forward with excitement to collaborating with both … [Read more...]