This year, Stuartholme School in Toowong has launched its Heart and Action service learning program.
This program aims to offer students in all year levels the opportunity to learn through service to others.
Head of Mission at Stuartholme Andree Rice said she hopes the program will change students’ attitudes to, and knowledge of disadvantaged people.
“I hope they’re moved by their experiences and inspired to use their education to make the world a more just place,” she said.
Stuartholme enjoys a growing partnership with Yeronga State High School’s Homework Club.
“It’s a wonderful learning experience for our girls who have the privilege of helping students from refugee and immigrant backgrounds with their homework tasks,” Andree said.
“The relationship is two-way because Stuartholme students are able to be part of Yeronga’s vibrant and diverse Multicultural Day, and Yeronga students attend Harmony Day at Stuartholme.”
Homeless Connect, run by the Brisbane City Council, is also supported through Stuartholme’s Heart and Action program.
Stuartholme girls are trained to meet and greet the guests who attend this bi-annual event in Brisbane.
“This experience teaches the students that many of the stereotypes and myths about homeless people are incorrect and it allows them to reach out compassionately to Brisbane’s homeless community,” Andree said.
Year 12 student Meg Spain is very excited about the program and aims to participate in as much as possible.
“I am currently involved with Rosie’s Youth Mission, Homeless Connect and Yeronga Homework Club,” she said.
“Now that we have the Heart and Action program I think more students will get involved.”
Heart and Action encourages Stuartholme students to be global citizens who can critique the world around them, walk in solidarity with the poor and work in collaboration with others to create a better world.
For more information please email servicelearning@stuartholme.com
