The Elsen Academy started a Kindness Rocks project and students are loving the chance to share messages of kindness.
Gqeberha, South Africa (06 March 2024) – Ms Leigh Septoo and Mr Klaas Kingma at Elsen Academy started the Kindness Rocks project to give students a heartwarming project to work on that spreads kindness to others.
The school helps children with learning disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia and other social barriers. The school provides a safe learning space for grades 1 to 12.
The Kindness Rocks project is based on the painted rock trend that is seen throughout the world. Finding a painted rock is supposed to inspire kindness and hope. The idea is to spread a little piece of joy to an unknown stranger. Finding a rock is often a little gift you never knew you wanted.
The hope is that having these rocks spread around the school, will inspire kindness!
“Imagine finding a beautifully painted rock hidden around the school, carrying a message of kindness inspired by our core values: Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, and Respect (H.E.A.R.).
That’s the magic Ms. Septoo and Mr. Kingma have unleashed! They’ve collaborated with learners across all grades, igniting their creativity and spreading kindness through painted rocks scattered throughout Elsen Academy.
These unique gems hold the power to brighten someone’s day, whether it’s a student, staff member, or even a parent in need of a pick-me-up. So, keep your eyes peeled! You might just stumble upon a hidden masterpiece, reminding you of the simple yet powerful impact of kindness.
Consider doing something similar where you work. Don’t underestimate the power of surprises and messages of kindness.” – Elsen Academy
Rock finders are encouraged to either place the rock back, take it along their travels or keep it and share a rock of their own. We recently saw a rock and noticed several people stopping to peek at it and quickly moving along, not knowing what the rock meant.
There are many groups in South Africa that share this art form, so if you would enjoy it, you can find a list of groups to join here.
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