By Jessica Anstice
A butterfly hunt is underway around Berwick to distract children in lockdown.
Grade 2 students from Beaconhills College decided they could make a tiny difference to those missing school, their teachers and their friends.
The students have created butterflies using art and craft materials to stick on the front of their homes for people to spot when they’re out for their one hour of daily exercise.
Beaconhills College Grade 2 teacher Sue Collins said she was inspired by a quote she came across.
“Never lose hope. The butterfly is proof that beauty can emerge from something completely falling apart,” the quote reads.
“I have had some of my students spot butterflies in their neighbourhood which has given them a huge lift and made them feel less distant from their friends,” Ms Collins said.
“A couple of my students have even seen and recognised my butterfly on my front door which is lovely.”
When Ms Collins posted a photo of her front door to social media, she said she received a huge response from the Beaconsfield community.
“Lots of people responded and made butterflies for their front doors and teachers from other schools said that they were going to share the idea with their classes,” she said.
“It has been such a simple thing to do but has been beautifully rewarding.”
