"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...]
“…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...]
“resilience, humility & understanding of others….”
“For me the S.E.A.T Project builds some of the most important characteristics in a person; self importance, kindness, resilience, humility and understanding of others. This has been an inspiring experience for me in a lot of ways: I’ve been able to work in a team that I would have never have thought I would work well with I have definitely grown stronger and it has made me a better person. I would … [Read more...]
SEAT meets KAT !
So excited to be invited to speak at a recent KidsGive Ambassador Team (KAT) meeting. Held at the new and impressive Ernst & Young building in George Street Sydney, we introduced SEAT to a group of school leaders from Ascham, St Aloysius' College, Manly Village Public School and All Saints Grammar. This extraordinary group of students are truly making a tangible difference to the lives of … [Read more...]