Community and caring
Specifics
- Level: Primary (Early childhood – Year 4)
- Location: In school
- Attendees: Up to 30 students per booking
- Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
- Cost: Free
Description
This primary school program introduces The Salvation Army’s work in Australia and encourages young people to recognise their social impact. Using a range of fun activities and videos, students explore the concept of ‘caring’ and the ways that children and young people can positively support their communities and contribute to social change through kindness and compassion.
Learning Outcomes
- Students come to understand the ways that The Salvation Army provides support to people experiencing hardship
- Students are introduced to the work of The Salvation Army in Australia
- Students understand their social impact as young people, and the idea that one person can make a difference
- Students gain greater awareness of inequality, and ways they can take action within their communities through showing kindness
- Students know where to seek support for themselves and others experiencing hardship
“Thank you so much for coming to [MGGS...] and for running such amazing sessions with our students. We are so thrilled to create this relationship and partnership with the Salvation Army and look forward to this event becoming an annual one.”
— Jessica Close - Deputy Director, Junior Years
Note: Costs
Some of our workshops are free while others have an associated cost. The workshop fee supports the delivery of the workshop and broader work of The Salvation Army. However, cost should not be a barrier to accessing the education within our workshops.
If your school is unable to pay the workshop fee, please discuss an alternative arrangement with our team when you make a booking.
Note: Content
Salvos Schools workshops often involve discussions on topics such as inequality, financial hardship, homelessness and other forms of social injustice. The workshops have been developed with sensitivity and safety in mind. Whilst conversations about experiences of hardship are essential for learning, growth and social change, some participants may find the content emotionally challenging. All workshops commence with notification that participation is voluntary. Throughout the sessions we endeavour to create a respectful, inclusive and safe space for social justice conversations and always provide reminders of where and how to access supports. Participants are welcome to seek support at any time. If you have any concerns or would like further information, please reach out to our team.