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SEAT & Corrimal PS make the WIN TV News!

WIN TV visited Corrimal Public School to take a look at what they had created with the S.E.A.T Project! Orange Sky Laundry also happened to be paying a visit. The students decided that they would like to donate their SEATs to Orange Sky Laundry who provide a washing service for the homeless around Australia. Their SEATs are travelling to Orange Sky Laundry’s head office in Brisbane to provide a … [Read more...]

Intrigued by the problems in the world

"The S.E.A.T Project is not only about making the SEAT and painting it, but instead it’s about learning about real causes that affect many people’s lives and thinking of ways to stop these issues. It was a learning experience and also a great bonding exercise. Together we became stronger as one, whilst constructing and creating our stools. Our knowledge blossomed as we were intrigued by each and … [Read more...]

Robert giving something back

Whilst attending the Holroyd School S.E.A.T Art Exhibition in Merrylands, I met Robert and his mum Julie. He was so excited to see his SEATs and other art work displayed for their families and the community. Robert's class participated in a theme of "working together" and decorated 2 SEATs for  two organisations in the community that have a strong and direct relationship with them; Wentworthville … [Read more...]

“anyone can change the world”

"I learnt that anyone can change the world, with anything they do. We looked at the ripple or butterfly effect – just by starting with a simple idea it can effect hundreds of people around the world in the end. I also learnt that everyone has a part in this world and everyone plays a role." Eva Lockett - Year 6 student, Corrimal Public School … [Read more...]

SEATs arrive at Orphanage!

"The students were blown away by the fact that something that they made in their school was in another country", said John Williamson the implementing teacher of the S.E.A.T Project at Coreen School Blacktown. The students gifted their SEATs to "Angel House" orphanage in The Philippines after an Exhibition at Max Webber Library Blacktown. … [Read more...]

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...]