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...]
S.E.A.T – quite compelling
"I just met with Christa from S.E.A.T Project following an introduction from one of our local NAB Regional Managers and the work she and her team are doing in the community and schools is wonderful. I offered to personally support one local project as I found the work to be quite compelling…..a worthwhile and meaningful initiative", said Dirk Chinchen, Health Senior Banking Manager NAB … [Read more...]
Kids Helping Others
"What we had to do was to choose an organisation that helped people within the community. Once we had done that, we created a poster and collected information about that organisation. My team chose ‘Kids Helping Others’ which is basically about people helping people in; nursing homes, the environment, schools and workplaces. Some of the ideas were about leaving money in vending machines and … [Read more...]