Get Real: Drama for a Cause
Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.
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Description
Friday 23 July 2021: Drama for a Cause
Today's cause: Developing empathy, compassion and kindness.
Today's programme will kick off with an inspirational talk from a Selwyn College student (details to be confirmed).
Following this, the group will spend the day with drama teacher June Renwick.
Come along and have an exciting day of drama. While having fun, you will play drama games, experience improvisations and work as a group to create a presentation that is grounded in values of empathy, compassion and kindness with an understanding of diversity. At the end of the day, you'll share your experiences in an entertainment for your parents and caregivers.
Timetable
- 9 AM - 9:30 AM Inspirational activist
- 9:30 - 10 AM Morning tea (supported by Selwyn College Cause Corps students)
- 10 AM - 12:30 PM Morning drama session with June.
- 12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
- 1:30 - 4:15 PM Afternoon drama session with June
- 4:15 - 4:30 PM Drama presentation to parents and caregivers.
About Get Real - Social and Environmental Awareness for Kids
This programme is a collaboration between Selwyn Community Education and GetReal (for more information contact GetReal at email: nz.getreal@gmail.com or via their website www.getreal.org.nz)
Beat boredom this school holiday while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive change in the world and in the lives of others.
Each day - Monday through Friday - we will focus on a different topic and activity (see below for details).
The programme runs from 19 - 23 July 2021 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Places are limited, so book early. Enrolment for individual days is welcomed however preference will be given to those attending several days or the whole week. If you have any questions, please enquire at the office. In order to create the best experience, the number of participants will be kept to 15 kids for most sessions.
Monday 19 July 2021: Crafting for a Cause
Today's cause: Foster Hope
Tuesday 20 July 2021: Cooking for a Cause
Today's cause: Salvation Army food bank
Wednesday 21 July 2021: Art for a Cause
Today's cause: Valuing our tīpuna
Thursday 22 July 2021: Growing for a Cause
Today's cause: Valuing our environment
Friday 23 July 2021: Drama for a Cause - Bringing it all Together
Today's cause: Developing empathy, compassion and kindness.
