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Kaleidoscope
The highlight was watching growth in particular students... One child actually sang having been mute.” PRIMARY SCHOOL WELLBEING COORDINATOR, VIC
Kaleidoscope is a new social and emotional learning initiative designed by The Song Room in late 2021 to improve student wellbeing in direct response to the effects of COVID 19. Trauma-informed creative pedagogies were incorporated to impact students experiencing vulnerability, isolation, and behavioural management challenges.
The 10-week program was delivered to 100 primary schools as part of the Victorian Government’s Positive Start in 2022 initiative. 46% of schools were from regional and rural areas.
81% of teachers reported that students improved their overall self-esteem and confidence after participating in the program.
Over 100 Song Room Teaching Artists trained in trauma-informed pedagogies, equipping them with advanced expertise to support at-risk and vulnerable children through arts learning.
The program is now available nationally and is included on the Victorian Government’s Schools Mental Health Menu.
Supported by: The Victorian Government’s Positive Start in 2022 initiative
2022
100 participating schools
743 in-person student sessions 57 online sessions
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TEACHING ARTIST MENTOR, SCOTT MAXWELL, WITH STUDENTS FROM THE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVITY PROGRAM AT THE HUGE DAY OUT WORKSHOP, SA PHOTO: CHRISTY RADFORD
9,948 participating students 100 participating teachers 57 Teaching Artists
PROGAMS