Background
A key goal of a Sacred Heart education in Australia-New Zealand is 'a social awareness which impels to action'. At Kincoppal-Rose Bay, students are inspired to help others in need and actively engage in humanitarian initiatives.
Objective
Raise students' social awareness on indigenous culture and increase their humanitarian engagement.
Activities
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GAP students and Year 11 (senior) students enroll in a 5-day camp at the Bowraville School, North Coast of NSW (high indigenous student percentage) conducted by the Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart staff.
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Students of KRB give support in the implementation of the camp addressed to primary indigenous students of Bowraville School.
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KRB students actively participate in sport and recreational activities involving the presence of primary indigenous students of Bowraville School.
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KRB students provide language, visual arts, science and skills resilience to indigenous primary students of Bowraville School.
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KRB students give support in the distribution of breakfast, morning/afternoon tea and lunch to primray indigenous students.
Outcomes
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KRB students increased their knowledge on indigenous culture.
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KRB students strengthened relationships with indigenous children.
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KRB students fostered their humanitarian engagement.
Indirect Outcomes
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Primary indigenous students improved their language, science and artistic skills.
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Primary indigenous students engaged in leisure activities (sports).
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Primary indigenous students receive regular nutritional intake for 5 days.
People being served
People being served : Agents of transformation (Educators)
Age group : Children 0-17, Young people 18-25
Number of participants : mai-50
Schedule
Project status : Ongoing
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Overview
Society presence : Australia/New Zealand
Focus of the project : People
JPIC Imperative : Transforming and Being Transformed
UN Sustainable Development Goals : 10 Reduced Inequalities, 17 Partnerships for the Goals, 4 Quality Education
