elricc Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 I work with really difficult teenagers, (excluded etc) one day a week we do Personal and social development. This is a broad ranging qualification which teaches social skills etc. We are doing our community award one of the challenges is to raise some money for a charity. We went to visit the local RSPCA for the afternoon and came back were upon my group came up with brilliant ideas to make money for them, their behaviour was perfect, they were polite and helpful. Today I had 10 15 year olds making dog collars with me, they were thoughtful, inspired commited, wanted to stay after school, made collars to take home. These kids have been written off by so many, and the empathy they felt for abandoned animals was overwhelming. I couldn't post a picture due to confidentiality, but watching these kids would have given everyone hope for the future. It was extrordinary. Next wednesday we go to drop off the collars phone charms etc that we made off. I fully expect to cry. I think this was the first time that these kids had been succesful and confident. I know it's not totally dog related but it's showing what the connexion can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Oh how wonderful! What a good idea, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Something to be well proud of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 well done Laura, its amazing how animals can bring out the best in folk that feel lost in life xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Fantastic. Good for the kids and good for you for inspiring them! How about a photo of the collars etc next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Fran Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 That sounds great. The company I work with does a lot with kids like this, and once you tap into them, they can do some wonderful stuff. It's very rewarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 What a lovely post Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 We take students here at the kennels who, whilst rarely have been fully exluded are often removed from regular school hours for 2 days a week. Whilst some are not the most talkative or outgoing, most have fitted in very well with the staff and turned out to be damned good workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 One of those moments that make it all worthwhile It's lovely to hear a positive side about those that society has given up on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 So glad that these students have someone who is proud of them. So often they are just written off. Or told so many times that they are useless, no hopers or total wastes of space, who can blame them at times for living up to others expectations? Would love to see pics of some of their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpole Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 well done laura and very well done to the students, its amazing how powerful and far reaching a love of animals can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 That's fantastic, you have every reason to feel proud. I hope this is something that the kids involved can build on to take them even further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 What a lovely thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooandboo Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Beautiful I bet they'll remember you and this experience for the rest of their lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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