Givat Shmuel Schools Launch Social Involvement Year
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Givat Shmuel's secondary schools have launched their social involvement and volunteerism year with events focusing on giving and mutual responsibility. Students learned about community initiatives and participated in workshops simulating the challenges faced by people with disabilities. The municipality highlighted its commitment to developing engaged and empathetic citizens alongside academic achievement.
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- Givat Shmuel schools launched a social involvement and volunteerism year focused on values of giving and mutual responsibility.
- Students learned about community initiatives, including a project to upgrade bomb shelters during the "Swords of Iron" war.
- Female students met with Shlomo Lempert, CEO of "Doing Neighborhood," who honored fallen soldier Eitan Avner Ben Yitzhak.
- A workshop with the "Shavim" organization allowed students to experience challenges faced by people with disabilities.
- The initiative was led by Municipal Volunteer Manager Shlomit Marciano and school coordinators.
- The Givat Shmuel Municipality aims to foster engaged and empathetic citizens.
The secondary education system in Givat Shmuel has inaugurated its social involvement and volunteerism year with a series of special introductory days across its schools. These events are centered on the values of giving, mutual responsibility, and acceptance of others. Students were introduced to community initiatives and social organizations.
At Amit Givat Shmuel Ulpana, female students met with Shlomo Lempert, CEO of the "Doing Neighborhood" organization. Lempert shared details about the organization's project to clean and upgrade bomb shelters during the "Swords of Iron" war. He honored the legacy of Second Lieutenant Eitan Avner Ben Yitzhak, a fallen soldier and prominent local activist for the community and for others, who was a resident of the city.
Concurrently, at the city's vocational high school, students participated in an experiential workshop with the "Shavim" organization. This workshop allowed them to experience the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, including navigating in wheelchairs, performing tasks with limited vision, and drawing using only their mouths.
The activities were led by Municipal Volunteer Manager Shlomit Marciano and the social involvement coordinators from the schools. The Givat Shmuel Municipality expressed pride in the educational teams and the younger generation, emphasizing that alongside academic excellence, the municipality prioritizes fostering engaged, empathetic citizens with a deep connection to their community and society.