Homework Club builds self-esteem
- 21 hours ago
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BY LAUREN MARTIN
When a local teacher reached out to Shire Salvos in southern Sydney and offered her time and skills to support young people, a new ministry was birthed.
Homework Club is an after-school activity that runs on Tuesdays during the school term at Shire Salvos Menai. Its aim is to connect families to assistance and resources for children who may be struggling at school and are unable to afford a tutor.
“Since it began, a range of primary and early high school students have been coming along to receive support from our growing number of volunteers,” says Shire Salvos Menai Children and Families Ministry Coordinator, Bec Cundasamy.
“Over time, there has been a noticeable shift, not just in their academic progress, but in their confidence.”
The Homework Club is for children in Years 5 to 8. Volunteers from the corps provide a small, healthy afternoon tea, and volunteer tutors assist the young people with their homework.
“Young people who once hesitated are now looking forward to their math or English classes at school rather than avoiding them,” said Bec. “Some are talking about reading at home again, and others have proudly shared about achieving higher marks on school tests than before they began coming to Homework Club.”
The ministry is showing that small acts of kindness do make a real difference in people’s lives. Shire Salvos Menai has a prayer team that is committed to praying for meaningful connections and faith pathways to be made with those who attend.
“It is such a joy to see the kids grow in their confidence,” said Bec. “Who knows how the Holy Spirit will shape this investment into the future.”
