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Yr 5 students raise over $800 for Vietnam and Cambodia

The students of St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Parramatta auctioned off their SEATs to raise money for the needy people of Vietnam and Cambodia through their connections with Catholic Mission and the Jesuit Outreach Centre for Refugees. "The S.E.A.T Project was very exciting. Every student in Yr 5 was allowed to be part of a group and constructed a SEAT made out of bamboo. The SEAT was … [Read more...]

Art Exhibition for Peru

The teachers from Holroyd School Merrylands, supporting students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, wanted their students to participate in S.E.A.T Project to experience what it's like to give to others. They wanted to initiate change, to be a part of the bigger picture, to have an effect on the world, to make a difference, to say 'thank you', to give instead of receive, but most … [Read more...]

“They gave it a really good go!”

Year 11 and 12 students at The Hills School Northmead have built their SEATs. Some students managed to work independently, while others needed support throughout the process. "The students found it challenging to build the bamboo stools from a flat pack, but what was really encouraging was their ability to keep going. They gave it a really good go", said their teacher. In a caring and … [Read more...]

“…even people who are small”

"I think the S.E.A.T Project means caring for others, by helping them. I think the S.E.A.T Project means friendship because you are working together and meeting new people. It’s that everyone can make a difference, even people who are small, just doing something to help someone can make a big difference." Aditi Ahmed - Year 6 Corrimal Public School … [Read more...]

S.E.A.T brings teens together

"Students from Holroyd School Merrylands are looking beyond the classroom for their latest Project. Holroyd, a Special Education school, has teamed up with year 11 and 12 students from Key College in Merrylands to build and paint their bamboo SEATs as a part of the sustainability-focussed S.E.A.T Project", said Maryanne Taouk from the Parramatta Advertiser. Read the full story … [Read more...]