Where creativity meets compassion

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Secondary School Center Hadžići

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description of the good practice

The activity “Where creativity meets compassion” provides an opportunity to express their creativity by adorning fabric bags with their imaginative designs and cartoon motifs. These colorful bags were showcased and sold at a charity bazaar. The proceeds from the sales were dedicated to supporting fellow students in need, thereby fostering solidarity, teamwork, and a sense of contributing to the community. A special aspect of this activity was the participation of students with developmental disabilities alongside typical students, promoting inclusion and mutual support.

Background

Why did you implement the practice? What issues did you want to solve?
This activity was designed as a creative workshop combining artistic expression with socially beneficial work. The fabric bags symbolize sustainability and ecological awareness, while the joint work of students with developmental disabilities and their peers provided an opportunity to strengthen the inclusive environment and develop mutual understanding.

Why did you implement this practice?
The practice was implemented with the goal to:

  1. Foster culture creativity and artistic expression among students.
  2. Raise awareness of the importance of solidarity and social responsibility.
  3. Raise funds to support students in need.

Problems we wanted to solve:

  • Lack of opportunities for students to express their creative talents through school activities.
  • The need to strengthen solidarity and social connections within the school.
  • Support for students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds through tangible actions.

Steps to take if you want to implement the good practice from planning to execution and evaluation if included

1. Planning

  • Procurement of materials: fabric bags, textile paint, brushes, and other supplies.
  • Organizing a workshop to adorn the bags and highlight the goals of the activity.
  • Preparing the stand for the charity bazaar.

2. Execution

  • Creative workshop: Students adorn the bags, choosing designs from their imagination or inspired by cartoons.
  • Organizing the bazaar: Selling the painted bags while informing visitors about the humanitarian purpose of the activity.

3. Evaluation

  • Analyze the sales of bags and the funds raised.
  • Collect feedback from students about their experience during the activity.
  • Assess the impact on students who directly or indirectly benefited from the activity’s results.

Target group/s of the practice

Primary Target Group: Students with developmental disabilities and typical students who participated in painting the bags and organizing the bazaar.

Secondary Target Group: Students in need, who benefited from the funds raised.

Number of students involved

12 students participated in painting the bags, including students with developmental disabilities and their peers.

15 students participated in the charity bazaar, including those responsible for sales and promotion.

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits for Students:

  • Development of artistic and creative skills.
  • Strengthening teamwork and awareness of the importance of helping others.
  • A sense of belonging and achievement among students with developmental disabilities through collaborative work with their peers.

Impact and Learning Outcomes:

  • Improved fine motor skills through precise work in painting.
  • Developed empathy and awareness of the importance of social solidarity.
  • Strengthened inclusive relationships between students with developmental disabilities and typical students through cooperation and mutual understanding.

Suggestions for future users of this good practice

  • Adapt the activities so that all students, including those with developmental disabilities, can participate equally.
  • Foster an inclusive atmosphere where students develop mutual understanding and support.
  • Use unique motifs chosen by the students themselves, so that all participants feel that their work is authentic and valuable.
  • Allow sufficient time for all stages of the activity, especially for creative work by students who need additional support.

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