"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...]
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 Project attends QUEDREX.
Over the weekend of August 24 and 25, our S.E.A.T Project team attended the Queensland Education Resources Expo (www.quedrex.com.au) in Brisbane where education professionals from around the country gather to access the latest education resources on offer. For us, it was an exciting opportunity to introduce and demonstrate the S.E.A.T Project to thousands of educators and over 100 other … [Read more...]
Geographe Primary School takes a SEAT towards reconciliation.
For the last 6 weeks, a class of year 5 children have been using their creative thinking as a tool to better understand and appreciate their local indigenous culture thanks to a Reconciliation Grant awarded by the Department of Indigenous Affairs and a clever little stool that goes by the name of SEAT. Since 2010, Geographe Primary School has led an innovative reconciliation program in … [Read more...]
A small bamboo stool, children discovering the value of themselves, humanity and social change.
On Sunday 21st October, Kids in Philanthropy which is a newly formed sub-fund of the Sydney Community Foundation held a S.E.A.T Project workshop, facilitated by Melanie Greblo. Kids In Philanthropy aims to raise awareness in children, from more advantaged backgrounds, of the poverty and need in disadvantaged Sydney communities. As you can see the kids had a great time building and decorating their … [Read more...]