“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...]
Marvellous opportunity for Year 6 boys
"I came upon the S.E.A.T Project at a pop-up store and thought, 'what a marvellous opportunity to involve a small group of my students'. I had ten Year 6 boys involved and it was highly motivating in all aspects; educational skills, values, cooperation and global awareness. I can’t wait to extend this valuable opportunity to another group of students in our school community new year…..", … [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...]
“they have driven the Project because they’ve loved it so much!”
Key College, Merrylands campus, is a Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets School. As a part of their "StepUp Program", Year 11 & 12 students from Key College participated in the S.E.A.T Project with the support of the Parramatta Lions Club. “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. … [Read more...]