Curious and Creative

Working in partnership with the community and community groups is one of the ways in which Firefly look to effect positive outcomes for young people in our area.

Curious and Creative is a student re-engagement and pathways program that we helped develop and deliver in partnership with BCR Communities and Vincentia High School, in response to an identified need for young people in the Bay and Basin community who struggle to re-enter school life.

Each week, students come together to gain incredible skills and express themselves in a range of fun and artistic ways. Workshops have included African drumming, ceramics, cooking, gardening, painting, photography, radio recording, woodwork, and life skills. The group has enjoyed getting their hands into various activities – some messier than others – and discovering new interests while unlocking their talents.  

These activities are designed to help students build their confidence, resilience, and creative and critical thinking skills, and provide them with avenues back into education or inform them about additional pathway options. During the program, students built confidence in a safe, unique off-site experience that inspires creative opportunities.

This free alternative learning program was established to nurture and re-engage students who faced challenges attending school and who weren’t feeling socially or emotionally connected within their school community. Vincentia High School’s Wellbeing Team nominated students. 

Curious and Creative is a collaboration between Vincentia High School, BCR Communities and Firefly Bay and Basin. All activities are delivered by qualified people, experienced in working with young people. 

If you would like to discuss this program with us or are interested in supporting young people in our community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here.

Some of our previous and current partners include; Beyond Empathy, 54 Reasons, Headspace Nowra