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...]
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...]
SEAT building & team building!
Year 7, 8 and 9 students from Holroyd School Merrylands built their SEATs with the help from Year 11 & 12 students from Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets, Key College. Holroyd School supports students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. Many of the students have multiple disabilities. What a valuable and meaningful learning experience about participation in the … [Read more...]
Comfortable Cushions for SEAT!
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia’s leading service provider for autism and other disabilities. Students from one of Aspect South East Sydney School's Campuses made cushion covers for their SEATs! "Our class is a Stage 5 Life skills Class with 8 students with Autism. The students enjoyed making the SEATs and all designed and made their own cushions with some support. … [Read more...]
“incredible value for students…”
“We had so many ideas about how to get the S.E.A.T Project started in our setting", said Melissa Fotea, student support at Youth Off The Streets. "It has been incredibly valuable for our students to volunteer to assist our local school Holroyd, who are also participating in S.E.A.T". Holroyd School supports students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. "Our students have come … [Read more...]