In My Pocket Project is a unique and free program that targets upper primary school students at a crucial stage in their educational development.
Dorrith Sim’s autobiographical picture book about her journey from Kassel Germany to Edinburgh Scotland in July 1939, forms the basis of an inspirational program that changes the way Holocaust education is introduced.
In My Pocket is a free two-hour workshop of a book reading with a creative art activity for upper primary classrooms (Grades 5 and 6).
The story links with HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) units on civics, migration and refugees. Inter-curricular learning opportunities promote values of empathy, kindness and inclusivity in the multicultural classroom.
The project speaks to the current situation of refugees and displaced children around the world.
This uplifting true story of rescue, survival and hope provides a springboard to the solemn topic of the Holocaust, usually studied in high school.
In My Pocket was sucessfully launched around Australia in March 2023, and later that year in South Africa.
In My Pocket is funded by the German Embassy in Canberra, the Hon Consul of Germany in WA and the city councils of Belmont, Swan, Vincent and Stirling, and supported by the Ambassadors of Israel & Lithuania, the Goethe Institute and the Indigenous Friends of Israel International
We provide detailed guidelines and resources on all aspects of the In My Pocket project, including suggested questions, and a video of the pocket making activity, and art workshop
The Students
Their Artwork
Reflections
The Principal
Dear Eli and Jill,
Thank you so much for providing such a worthwhile and thoughtful, cultural art and literature experience, IN MY POCKET, for our children at Secret Harbour Primary School. I love and appreciate the work that has gone into creating such a positive opportunity to develop empathy, kindness and inclusivity for our students, (and many other children across Australia.) You are amazing and I wish you all the best in the future with your project. I will certainly pass on the website to other schools, with my warmest recommendations.
Kind regards,
Kim Blacklock – Associate Principal
The Teachers
The Volunteers
Libraries
Media
