2010 “Transforming Lives...

Impacting Communities”

• ‘Shekinah’ Program- was established out of a

demonstrated need for legitimately systematically marginalised local girls to access an alternative educational site.

• The Program - is running in partnership

with State Education, but not currently funded by them.

- is a ministry/activity of Burpengary Baptist Community Church, Pitt Rd., Burpengary

• Runs 8.30am – 1.30pm

• Monday to Friday

• Most Wednesdays are spent at ‘Teiki Park’ with the Horse Program

• Aims to run similarly to school hours

• Students attend via exemption from feeder school

- an alternative educational program that is• Therapeutical, • Experiential,• Vocational, • Faith based.It is designed to re-engage girls at risk or disengaged from mainstream education.

Program Aims to:• engage through ‘play’ in a non-threatening way,• remove the pressure of academic expectations, • but without compromising program values.

are:-

Honesty

Respect – property, people, language

Follow the Rules (Expectations)

Safety – Physical and Emotional

Participation

of ‘Shekinah’ is to provide our girls with:-

• An alternative educational environment that encourages them to engage or re-engage our girls into life, learning and the local community.

• a wide range and variety of educational experiences and learning opportunities,

• a hands on, practical approach to learning,

• and aimed at catering to the needs of their chosen interests and career choices.

Core value:- -is to, “...inspire action and create opportunities to

transform the lives of our girls...”

Vision and Mission:- - is to, “ensure our girls enjoy equality,

- are educated in a safe and healthy environment, - have access to education, - and are taught leadership

and practical skills.”

• In Years 7 – 11, currently attending Primary, Middle or High School – State or Independent,

• who may be at risk of suspension/exclusion, or have been excluded from other schools,

• who may not have experienced success in mainstream education,

• or who are seeking a more hands on, practical approach to education,

• and may have or be having children of their own.

• ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (or Aspergers Syndrome)• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)• Bipolar Disorder, Dyslexia, Short Term Memory Loss• Conduct and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorders,• Intellectual Impairment, • Learning Difficulties,• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,• Specific or• Generalised Anxiety Disorders.

• Learning difficulties or disabilities - include the previous syndromes and conditions

• can make it problematic for a person to learn as quickly or in the same way as someone who isn't affected by a learning disability.

• A learning disability is not indicative of intelligence level. • In fact – sometimes it is the opposite!!

Eg. Autism and PerfectionismRather, people with a learning disability have trouble performing specific types of skills or completing tasks if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional ways.

• At ‘Shekinah’ – we approach this by identifying natural gifts and talents – and encourage students to pursue their personal interests.

• This is called Natural Education.

• Presently all positions are staffed by volunteers...• The students of ‘Shekinah’ Program would greatly benefit

by the organisation being able to employ a full or part time Youth Worker.

Approximate Wage = $40 000 / year= $800 / week= $160 / day

Or - 1 day/week/year = $8000Or - 1 day/week/ for Semester 2, 2010 = $ 4000 Or - 2 days/week/ for Semester 2, 2010 = $ 8000

• Currently in need of $12,000 to fulfil the required amount, to secure our ordered bus - on hold

($40, 000 – grant funding)

• Donated Resources: Sporting, Craft, Art

or Office supplies

• Other??? - any ideas??

includes:- • Basic Maths (from Term 3, 2010 - also access to Maths Online)• Literacy, Life skills, Budgeting,• Games, Team Building and Personal Challenges - (Physical,

Emotional, Social and Academic)• Sport, Physical Training and Dance,

• Small (and larger) Animal Handling Techniques and Care, (includes Horses),

• Cooking/Hospitality,• Hairdressing,• Art/Craft/Drawing/Painting,• Drama,• Handcrafts/Sewing,• Beauty/Self-Esteem and

Personal Grooming , • Gardening, Horticulture and

Nursery work,• Environmental activities and

Childcare.

“...with our continued intervention, networking and support programs like ‘Shekinah’ will ensure continued support for the educational, emotional , and social needs of some of our more at risk local girls and their families...”

“We have a responsibility to teach them, to train them, to love them...”

“...we want that their

lives are transformed...

and that they will impact their communities in a positive way...”