SMG and its supporting organisations have run Seminar programs in government schools for over 15 years. Seminars are provided as a resource for Inter-church groups and Schools. Gifted youth communicators, and youth workers present our seminars. Our seminars aim to be highly entertaining, interactive and thought provoking by including:

· Personal Stories
· Interactive Games
· Large screen video and multimedia presentations
· Reaction cards
· Question and Answer time
· Positive role models
· Live music

General Seminar Information

PRIMARY SCHOOL TOPICS

Prepared for Change | Who Am I? | Empower Me | Who's Your Hero? | Friends | Easter | What's Your Story? | Christmas | You the Leader

SEMINAR DETAILS

What's Your Story? 

Can be adjusted to suit R-7

We all remember books and stories that we loved as children as they are such a magical part of growing up. A good story allows one to live adventures, travel across the globe, fuel the imagination and usually learn an important life message along the way. In this exciting seminar, the students will be engaged in the creation of a good story including the opportunity to create and perform a story of their own. Along the way students will learn about what we believe to be a very important story in history, the story and impact of the life of Jesus.

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Prepared for Change!
Learning to survive and grow with change

Years 4 - 7

These days life seems to continually change, and its not just adults that experience change, but children too. Changes occur in the family, at school, in technology and within society. Experiences of change can often bring about mixed feelings and emotions such as grief and loss.

This bold and dynamic seminar aims to help students explore various strategies for surviving and growing with the change that occurs in their life. The seminar is a great tool for assisting Year 6 and 7 students transitioning into their final year of primary school and or entering high school. Christian content is based on the idea that we are all here for a reason and a purpose.

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Who am I?

Exploring image and identity

Years 4 -7

As children grow up, their exposure to technology, the media and peer pressure often increases, which at times can greatly influence their journey of discovering who they are. Children are bombarded by images of the 'perfect' person in regard to looks, personality and belongings.

This fun and engaging seminar aims to help students explore the different issues and pressures that are present within society and explores ways to develop a healthy and positive self image and identity. The focus of this seminar is reinforcing to the children their uniqueness, importance and value to God and each other. This seminar aims to reinforce the value of each child and the important and significant role they have and will have.

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Empower Me
Dealing with bullying

Years R-7

Bullying can be a major problem in schools. No one enjoys being bullied and everyone has the right to feel safe at school. This interactive seminar will help students to think about the impact of bullying and work through strategies for overcoming bullies at school. Scenarios are created, acted out and debriefed to reinforce the negative impact of bullying, and the tools that can be used to overcome bullying. Christian content is based on the concept of treating others as you yourself would like to be treated.

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Who's Your Hero?

Years R -7

Society often makes heroes of sport stars, celebrities, and everyday citizens who do something extraordinary. But what really qualifies them and do they really make good heroes that we can look up to and learn from? Thisfun and dynamic seminar aims to help students think about the importance of finding heroes in their lives who inspire them. It also challenges students to consider how they can be a hero on their world. Jesus is used as a role model of someone who did extraordinary things.

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Easter
Exploring the meaning of Easter

Years R-7

Ask a child or teenager what the meaning of Easter is and you normally hear two common words: holidays and chocolate. But surely there is more depth as to why a significant portion of the world celebrates Easter. With the use of current DVD clips and interactive activities, this lively seminar will help students to explore what they believe about Easter as well as the central Christian beliefs.

This seminar changes each year with a focus on a new theme such as caring for each other and ourselves and the importance of forgiveness.

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Christmas
Exploring the meaning of Christmas

Years R-7

Ask a child or teenager what they think Christmas means and you normally hear the words 'holidays' and 'presents'. But surely there is more depth as to why a significant protion of the world celebrates Christmas. With the use of current DVD clips and interactive activities, this lively and fun seminar will help students explore what they believe about Christmas as well as the central Christian beliefs.

This seminar changes each year and generally has a social justice theme, as well as exploring the concept of its better to give than receive.

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Friends
Caring for each other

Years R-7

This creative and engaging seminar looks at the importance of friendships in life, explores the concept of being friends with God and what it means to be a good friend to others.

Two separate seminars are offered on this topic, one aimed at junior primary (years R-3) and one at upper primary (years 4-7).

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General Seminar Information

Availability

Seminars are available most days of the week during school terms. Schools can link with other schools in their local area, especially in country regions.

Ages

Seminars are available for all ages of students in primary and high school. On booking a seminar please discuss with the presenter the age groups you would like to be involved. Some seminars are best broken into year levels, whilst others work well with the whole school community.

Duration

Recommended length is 45 mins to 1 hour. Longer seminars can be booked if exploring more complex themes.

Numbers

We recommend a maximum of 150 students per seminar.

Seminar Costs

Please contact SMG (8378 6800 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it the office) to discuss individual seminar costs.

Bookings

To book a seminar or for more information, please call the SMG office on 8378 6800 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Nigel on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Troy on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Get Involved

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