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ISSUE 11

AUGUST 3, 2018Galen Catholic College Newsletter

Founders’ Day will be upon us soon. Traditionally it has been a day when we celebrate who we are as a school by recalling and acknowl-edging the heritage of our Founding Charisms, the Marist Brothers, Brigidine Sisters and local parishes.

In 2017 the focus was acknowledging the local indigenous herit-age of our land. In 2018 we are responding to the college theme for 2018: “United we embrace uncharted paths” by focusing on the Galen House groups that students belong to.

Students are encouraged to come dressed in their house colours in some way. If they do so they will receive participation points that are allocated to their house. More information will come out about this closer to the event. Students will organize a stall, game or activity

with their homeroom and these will occur during an extended lunch time 1:10 -2.45 pm. There will be a Junior Assembly Period 3 at 11.05 am and a Senior Assembly at 12.20 pm.

Students will conclude the day in homeroom at the normal time of 3.29 pm. It is a compulsory attendance day and students are asked to remain at school for the entire day. They will need some money for food stalls and activities, and some activities may raise funds for causes associated with the house charisms, however, the purpose of the day is to celebrate our identity rather than raise money for causes.

Points allocated on the day will accrue toward the awarding of the House Cup for 2018 at the end of the year.

Founders’ Day 2018Wednesday 22nd August

Benvenuto! Bienvenue! Bienvenido! WELCOME to Galen!

A very warm welcome to Galen’s new exchange students from Italy, France and Spain. We hope you enjoy your stay!

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For student absences, phone: 5721 6322Or email: [email protected]

Galen Parents’ Association

Uniform ShopOpening Hours

Tuesday: 9am - 5pmThursday: 8am - 4pm

Direct Line: 03 5723 8320Email: [email protected]

Secondhand Uniform ShopWednesday: 1pm - 5pm

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for this year was held on Monday 23rd July, all of the executive roles were open for nominations. It was great to have some of our current executive team members re-nominated for their roles and accepted their nominations. Jodie Sutton resigned as president, being part of the committee for over 2 years as President and 2 years as Secretary. I would like acknowl-edge the great work and dedication Jodie has committed and will continue, as the GPA Board Member Representa-tive. Thank you Jodie and we look forward to your contri-bution to the Galen Board. The President Report detailed some of the work the committee was involved in, such as the Debutant Ball, funding to specific school projects, Orchestral Chimes, End of Year School Awards, Ukuleles, Melinda Tankard, Resilience Project and the support of the VEX Robotics Team.

We always welcome new parents/guardians to our meet-ings, so feel free to come along and be involved in discus-sions on relevant issues that will benefit the education and/or wellbeing of your student. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 11th September 6.30pm at Galen Staff Room. All are welcome to attend. AGM - Appointments to the Executive Team:President: Kim SaundersVice President: Matt ChadbanSecretary: Louine RobinsonTreasurer: Cazz Hicks If you would like to email the Galen Parent Association please do not hesitate on: [email protected]

Introducing Tom Wright’s Black Diggers and Fred D’Aguiar’s The Longest Memory with Ms. Donna Hill and Ms. Kate Angikiamo

Wednesday 8th August7:30pm

Galen Resource Center The Parent Book Club is designed to give everyone a window into the books that are studied at Year 12, in a way that’s fun, social and low key. You are welcome to come to one session or more. The aim is to get to know others in the school com-munity, role model reading for your child and discuss some of the big ideas of the text at the same time your child is studying them. The book club is not for your child. It’s for parents to enjoy. It’s not about educating parents in every aspect of the text and training them to help their child, it’s about opening up conversations about the texts.

The session will begin with Donna and Kate giving some background and context for the texts to be discussed in an informal way. You’ll receive a few notes on this background and some key ideas for discussion. You don’t have to talk, if you don’t wish to, but the club will provide a friendly and in-formal atmosphere which makes it easy for all to contribute. Tea, coffee and nibbles will be provided and we’ll run from 7:30-8:30pm. You don’t need to have read the texts to attend. We’re hoping that the evening will whet your appetite to do so. If you are interested in coming to the August 8th session, please email: [email protected] with the subject heading: Parent Book Club. If this will be your first session, please also introduce yourself and your Year 12 child.

Final Year 12 Parent Book Club for 2018

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Monday 13th August

Headspace In Schools will be holding an information session for parents/carers on Monday August 13th at 6.30pm at the Galen Catholic College Auditorium. This is a free session (the school is covering all costs) and is for parents and carers who support young people, not for the young people themselves.

The session will focus on grief in adolescents and young people, how to support a bereaved young person, and will discuss some of the things that you may notice about bereaved young people, and how you can begin safe conversations to promote help seeking. The session will also provide information about where young people and their carers can re-ceive support for their mental health, and some pathways for support in the local area. General tips and prac-tices to promote mental health will also be discussed.

Thursday 23rd August

Digital Parenting & Cyber Safety Presentation

Martine is an accredited speaker with the eSafety Commission of Australia. She has a background in education & a Masters in Counselling. As a mother to 5, Martine is passionate about helping parents & students safely & smartly navigate the digital world. To be included:-How are kids using the technology?-What apps are kids using?-Are they safe?-Coping with inappropriate content-Dealing with digital distractions-Managing the video gamer child-Digital drama & cyberbullying-Privacy, predators and a positive digital footprint-Why parents are the key to safe and smart digital kids-How to enforce boundaries, limits & keep the balance-Strategies to teach kids the skills they need to make the best decisions online

Session Times:

•10am – 11am – Parent session (Parenting in the Digital World)

• 6:30pm – 8pm – Parent session & light supper provided

(Parenting in the Digital World)

Location: Galen Auditorium

Tuesday 4th September

Parent Information Night 7pm – 8:30pm

Location: Galen Auditorium The Resilience Project will be visiting Galen Catholic College on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th September.They will be working with staff and parents on Tuesday 4th Septem-ber and with the Year 7, 8, 10 & 12 students on Wednesday 5th September. The Parent/Guardians Information evening will focus on empowering PARENTS/CAREGIVERS with practi-cal strategies to help build their children’s resilience.

This workshop has been generously funded by the Galen

Parents Association.

Upcoming Wellbeing Info Sessions for Parents & Guardians


Galen VEX have been very busy since they came back from their adventures in America, with many evening presenta-tions to the service clubs that supported us: Lions, Rotary and Zonta. The team also got a special invite by the Lead Scientist of Victoria Amanda Caples, where they got to have a 2 hour lunch with her and she organized a special visit to the St Vincent’s Hospitals research lab: The Biofab3D lab. The students go to see some cutting edge research, such as 3D printing of human cells and the Biopen to help osteoarthritis sufferers. https://www.biofab3d.org/project-1 Maddy was also selected to be part of the VEX exhibitions at the World Skills Event in Sydney where she got to dem-onstrate VEX robotics and explain what VEX was all about to people from all walks of life and all ages – Politicians, business people, teachers, students and families (estimated 15,000 – 20,000 visitors over the two days). https://www.skillsshow.org.au/whats-on/tech-hub They team also presented at the Ovens and Murray Regional Assembly, where they impressed the State Ministers Jaala Pulford (Agriculture & Regional Development) and Ben Carroll (Industry and Employment). The Galen VEX students have also given up some of their holidays to share their knowledge to 30 grade 5 and 6 students from around the local region at a 2 Day Robotics and Coding Holiday program. Maddy and Rutvik have also been busy preparing for their second round interviews to get into the National Youth

Science Forum that is held in Canberra during the summer school holidays. https://www.nysf.edu.au Next week the Galen VEX team will be heading to Melbourne again, this time as presenter at the famous DigiCon Conference at Australia Catholic University. http://digicon.vic.edu.auSee our conference bio here: http://digicon.vic.edu.au/sessions/robotics-regionals-to-the-worlds Then during National Science week, the team will be one of the main attractions at the Galen STEM EXPO http://galenstemexpo18.weebly.comAnd they will be also presenting at the Digital Harvest Confer-ence at CSU Wangaratta. https://www.digitalharvest.it

No rest for the wicked... And talented!

Escape from East Berlin!As a part of their study, Unit 1/2 Twentieth Century History students have been studying the Berlin Wall and the devastating impact it had on citizens of Berlin. After analysing the construction, impact and various escape attempts, students were given the opportunity to put theory into practice. Students were given a card that detailed who they were. They then weighted up the risks and decide whether their character would attempt escape. If they could pass an obstacle course and guards, they were able to eat as many chocolates that were available in West Berlin (the other side of the classroom). Students had a lot of fun and thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

An update from the VEX Team

Timor-Leste News

Congratulations to the Timor-Leste Immersion group and families of 2018 who have raised $26,171.87.Funds raised will support phase two of the Abafala Catholic primary school. The second phase involves construction of the second building with classrooms, library and additional toilets to cater for students from grades five to eight. Once completed, more than 230 children will attend the school.The local Timorese community initiated the project and are partici-pating in the reconstruction work, with many receiving on-the-job training. Thank you to all who have supported the team’s fundraisers.


On the 1st of August, the Senior Girls Basketball team consist-ing of; Shani Rickard, Chloe Storer, Jorja Reidy, Gabby Wales, Tess Larkin and late addition Ellie Laffy, loaded into the mini-bus to head to the Regional Championships in Shepparton.

In their first of two games they played Kilmore SC, their aim for the match was a goal from everyone in the team. Chloe was consistent in her shooting, displaying her strength and skill in the post. Ellie made a clean steal to turn the ball over and finished it with a lay-up, with Shani showing her form and making some impressive shots. Gabby loved her lay-up and the team continued to show off their abilities, playing some clean and skilful basketball. Jorja tried for a three, Chloe sunk both her free throws and Tess put up some good shots, but no goals. It was evident that Galen significantly outmatched their opponent who were without a single substitute, but all girls showed fabulous sportsmanship in sighting the mercy rule and playing off their man to give them an opportunity to score. It the second half Galen continued their form, putting up some great shots and dominating the rebounds. Tess final-ly got her first score with Gabby, Shani and Ellie continuing to share the ball around. All players had an equal presence in the play and continued to encourage their opposition despite the one-sided scoreboard. Chloe had another lot of free throws; air-balling the first, but redeeming herself with the second. Jorja managed to wedge the ball between the ring and the basket on her second sling at the three, before managing to goal one in the closing minutes of the second half. HT: 24 – 4 FT:54 – 4

In the second game the Galen girls played SEDA College, proving too good yet again for their competition. Gabby was all over the play, showing great defence and smothering her opponents. Jorja showcased her unique throwing style in her ability to bomb it up the court from a turn over. She turned up the pressure, forcing simple errors from the SEDA team. Ellie turned it on with some textbook lay-ups and Shani continued her form, sinking some neat baskets. Chloe dominated the key, taking some great rebounds with talk from the opposing bench to ‘triple team the tall one’. Tess kept the pressure on, playing some great defence and made a beautiful layup with

a tidy assisting pass from Gabby. In the second half the team continued to run the court, with some awesome teamwork and movement. They passed it around seamlessly, sharing the shots with Shani and Ellie finishing skilfully with soft shots. Though the win was never in doubt, the girls were good sports throughout the game, leaving space for their oppo-nents to get in on some of the play. HT: 32 – 8 FT: 62 – 14

Loving your work ladies, thanks to POD and Nic for their help. Bring on September, off we go to State!

Senior Girls Basketball win at Regionals

A small act of kindnessOn Monday night an iPad was handed into the office by Tahlia Hurley. She found it outside sitting on a post on her way home and brought it back in. There was no way to find out who’s it was. The next morning the iPad beeped with ‘find my iPad’ and about 15 mins later a man came in to see if it was here.He was extremely relieved as he was from Melbourne and working in Wang. He said it had a lot of information on it that he desperately needed. He was very grateful and gave Tahlia some money as a thank you for handing in the iPad.


On Friday the 22nd of June, the Year 7 and 8 girls footy team headed to Wodonga for the local carnival where we would play against other schools from our area. We arrived at the carnival in the freezing cold and come together as a team to play 4 fantastic games of footy! Our first game was against Cathedral College, it was a rough start but as we started to get into the swing of things we became more confident in our game, but unfortunately it was too late. Our next game didn’t end much differently but we regrouped after two tuff losses and come out firing in our next game against Wodonga Middle Years Felltimber,

and we killed it! It was by far the best game for the day! We were guttered that we wouldn’t make it to the final but come out in our final game against Wodonga Middle Years Huon playing for each other, but they were by far the best team we had played, they were just stronger than us, but we finished together! Although we only won 1 game it shaped into an amazing day out! A huge thanks to Miss. Barnewell for coach-ing us, Nick for helping us out on the day, Billie Stemmer and Jarrah Pellegrino for being our water girls and Ella Corrigan and Bonnie Shanley for supporting and umpiring us. We had a great time and can’t wait to do it again!

Junior Girls Football

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

Invest in your most precious asset, your Marriage! Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness that brought you together. Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you both to share your feel-ings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit.There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome. 2018 Melbourne weekend dates : 17-19 August, and 9-11 November 2018. Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sun-day. Accommodation and all meals provided. Information/Bookings: PH: Andre and Maria 0403 569 079Email: [email protected] Website:www.wwme.org.au

Madalynn and Rutvik bound for National Youth Science Forum

Rutvik and Maddy have been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)! Both Rutvik and Maddy went through a selection process – firstly through interviews with Rotary, then with NYSF first round interviews. They impressed the interviewers in their first round interview that they did not require a second round.Maddy will be heading to Brisbane whilst Rutvik will be heading to Canberra. NYSF is held over the summer school holidays, so they will have a full 12 days of super science fun and learning. They will meet with scientists from all sorts of disci-plines, go to universities, get hands on with some cutting edge tech and research. They have both grown through the VEX program and this will take them to another level again. More info about the program can be found here: www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program

Well done Madalynn and Rutvik!

Tuesday 14th AugustWangaratta Performing Arts Centre

• Tickets – Theme based $20 or $25Champagnat & Chisholm House student’s arrival 5.45-6.00pm – Main entrance of WPAC

Parent/Guest viewing arrival time 6.45pm – Café Door Entrance

Delany & MacKillop House student’s arrival 6.30 – 6.45pm – Main entrance of WPACParent/Guest viewing arrival time 7.15pm Café Door Entrance

Please bring supper to share

This is an alcohol free event for all Students and Guests

Year 10 Formal ‘ A touch of …’


Tuesday 14th AugustWangaratta Performing Arts Centre

• Tickets – Theme based $20 or $25Champagnat & Chisholm House student’s arrival 5.45-6.00pm – Main entrance of WPAC

Parent/Guest viewing arrival time 6.45pm – Café Door Entrance

Delany & MacKillop House student’s arrival 6.30 – 6.45pm – Main entrance of WPACParent/Guest viewing arrival time 7.15pm Café Door Entrance

Please bring supper to share

This is an alcohol free event for all Students and Guests

Year 10 Formal ‘ A touch of …’

VTAC Community

Information Evening

Wangaratta

6pm, Thursday 9 August 2018

Galen Catholic College

Max Fletcher Auditorium

188-244 Phillipson St, Wangaratta

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) will be holding an open community information

session. The session will cover information about applying to Universities, TAFEs and Independent

Tertiary Colleges within Victoria; as well as information about the ATAR, scaling, special

consideration, scholarships and offers.

This event will be of particular relevance to students currently completing VCE who are

considering their post-Year 12 study options and their parents, as well as anyone in the

community considering further study as a mature age applicant. Students in Years 9-11 and their

parents may also find the session helpful when choosing subjects for VCE.

Come along to find out everything you need to know

about tertiary study in 2019!

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B E E C H W O R T H R D

W O D O N G A .

W E ' R E H A V I N G A

17 th August 6 - 9 pm

[email protected] OR [email protected]


Beyond Bluehttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://online.beyondblue.org.au/Webmodules/chat/InitialInformation.aspx1300 22 4636

Gateway Health(03) 5723 2000

Headspacehttp://www.headspace.org.auhttps://www.eheadspace.org.au1800 650 890

Kids Helplinehttp://www.kidshelp.com.au1800 55 1800

Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement https://www.grief.org.au GriefLine Community and Family Services https://griefline.org.au

Black Doghttp://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Lifelinehttps://www.lifeline.org.au

MensLinehttp://www.mensline.org.au1300 78 99 78

Head to Healthhttps://headtohealth.gov.au

Mindspothttp://www.mindspot.org.au1800 61 44 34

SANE Australiahttps://www.sane.org1800 18 7263

Other National Help Lines and Useful Websites

To contact wellbeing services at Galen directly please email: [email protected] or call: 0357216322

Wellbeing at GalenThere may be times when you and your family have an issue that is impacting on your schooling which needs sensitive and confidential attention. It might be a health, family or personal problem. Either way, at Galen we have Wellbeing Counsellors who can provide professional support to you. This can be an alternative to the Homeroom teacher or Wellbeing Leader (PWL) and a Learning Leader (LL) (who would gener-ally be the people you first approach about school concerns).

Exploring the issue with one of us might help you to find the right solution to your situation. We can confidentially chat in the privacy of our wellbeing rooms in the Wellbeing Centre. We can support you and your family in a variety of ways in-cluding making an appointment with other community services that specialise in your particular area of concern.

Please remember, we welcome you and your family to our school. We care about you and there is always someone here at Galen to provide you with wellbeing support.

Our Wellbeing Team includes Kate Meehan - Counsellor, Luke Ahrens - Psychologist, Lisa Power - School Counsellor/Provi-sional Psychologist, Therese Rodway - Counsellor, and Katrina Watts - Social Worker.

Please ensure that you contact a member of our team for whatever support or assistance you may need. You may also find some of the grief related inserts in this issue newsletter to be helpful.

Galen Wellbeing Centre Art

Prize

MAJOR PRIZE $200 The Galen Wellbeing Centre invites all students to enter our Wellbeing Centre Art Prize. There

will be a Junior School and a Senior School prize. THEME: “wellbeing”

Submit your original artwork to the Wellbeing Centre by Friday 17th August.

All art mediums welcome. Enquiries to [email protected]


Black Doghttp://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Lifelinehttps://www.lifeline.org.au

MensLinehttp://www.mensline.org.au1300 78 99 78

Head to Healthhttps://headtohealth.gov.au

Mindspothttp://www.mindspot.org.au1800 61 44 34

SANE Australiahttps://www.sane.org1800 18 7263

Galen Wellbeing Centre Art

Prize

MAJOR PRIZE $200 The Galen Wellbeing Centre invites all students to enter our Wellbeing Centre Art Prize. There

will be a Junior School and a Senior School prize. THEME: “wellbeing”

Submit your original artwork to the Wellbeing Centre by Friday 17th August.

All art mediums welcome. Enquiries to [email protected]


Galen Catholic CollegeCollege Street, WangarattaPO Box 630 Wangaratta Vic 3676

Principal: Bernard NealEmail: [email protected]: 03 5721 6322Web: www.galen.vic.edu.au

For newsletter enquiries please contact the Publications & Promotions Officer: [email protected]

Who’s Who at GalenLeadership Team• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal—Staff & Students• Dale Gleeson: Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning• Jim Samon: Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity• Emily Hordern: Business Manager• Anthony Batters: Head of Senior School• Wendy Chuck: Head of Junior School• Rob Walker: Director of Staffing• Daniel Armitage: Professional Learning Leader• Debra Doyle: Staff Representative • Nicole Nixon: Staff Representative

School Board• Fr Mike Pullar: Parish Priest• Colin McClounan: Board Chair• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal • Emily Hordern: Business Manager• Lyndel Annett: Staff Representative• Cheryl Impink: Community Representative• Chris Dwyer: Parent Representative• Leah Waring: Parent Representative• Matthew Fraser: Parent Representative• Jodie Sutton: GPA Representative

Parents Association Executive • Kim Saunders: President• Matt Chadban: Vice President• Louine Robinson: Secretary• Carolyn Hicks: Treasurer

The Parents Association can be contacted via email: [email protected]

Members of the Board can be contacted via the office on 03 5721 6322 or email: [email protected]

The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email. All staff have email addresses which follow the formula: [email protected]

Galen, my place of opportunity.

Email: [email protected] www.galen.vic.edu.au Phone: 03 5721 6322

Galen, my place for STEM

Digital Harvest Conference Friday 17th August

It will be full steam ahead! From coding to creating, makerspaces to digihubs, Digital

Harvest will help you make digital change in your school.

Wangaratta Regional Study Centre218 Tone Rd, Wangaratta VIC 36779.30am - 3.30pm Register online:

www.digitalharvest.it

Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics

STEM Careers Expo 2018Wednesday 15th August

Come and see local STEM change makers! Featuring Galen VEX Team, Wangaratta High, Cathedral College and Borinya students who will

be showing off their skills. Exhibitors include Charles Sturt University, Northeast Health and Jewellers Co-working, plus GOTAFE with many new displays made in their Innovation Hub.

Venue: Galen Stadium • Schools: 12pm - 3pm • Community: 4pm - 6pm All welcome!

www.galenstemexpo18.weebly.com

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

headspace In Schools will be holding an information session for parents/carers on Monday August 13th at 6.30pm. This is a free and optional session and is for parents and carers who support young people, not for the young people themselves. The session will focus on grief in adolescents and young people, how to support a bereaved young person, and will discuss some of the things that you may notice about bereaved young people, and how you can begin safe conversations to promote help seeking. The session will also provide information about where young people and their carers can receive support for their mental health, and some pathways for support in the local area. General tips and practices to promote mental health will also be discussed.

Digital Parenting &

Cyber Safety Presentation

As our families become immersed in technology and the digital world, it is imperative wearm ourselves with the necessary information, skills, strategies and perspective, to helpsteer both ourselves and our children through the myriad of information, that oftenthreatens to overwhelm. Whilst there are many challenges we all face, the greatest one isto ensure our children are getting the very best that the technology has to offer, whilstminimising the risk of harm to their personal safety as well as their social and emotionalwellbeing.

Date: Thursday 23rd AugustSession Times: • 10am – 11am – Parent session (Parenting in the Digital World)• 3:45pm – 4:45pm – Staff session (Parenting in the Digital World)• 6:30pm – 8pm – Parent session & light supper provided (Parenting in the Digital World)Location: Galen Auditorium

To be included: -How are kids using the technology?-What apps are kids using?Are they safe?-Coping with inappropriate content-Dealing with digital distractions-Managing the video gamer child-Digital drama & cyberbullying-Privacy, predators and a positive digital footprint-Why parents are the key to safe and smart digital kids-How to enforce boundaries, limits & keep the balance-Strategies to teach kids the skills they need to make the bestdecisions online

Martine is an accredited speaker with the eSafety Commission of Australia. Shehas a background in education & a Masters in Counselling. As a mother to 5,Martine is passionate about helping parents & students safely & smartly navigatethe digital world. themodernparent.net

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TEACHING YOUNG AUSTRALIANS TO BE

mentally healthy

SCHOOL PROGRAMStheresilienceproject.com.au

“I’ve been teaching for 40 years and this is the bestprogram I’ve seen in a school.

An amazing experience for our whole school community.”

Andrew Turvey,Principal at Karabar High School

“I’ve never been so enthralled, engaged and inspired.I could have listened to Hugh speak all night.

I have so many things to go home and put into practisewith my kids.

So grateful to the school for realising the importance ofinvolving the parents in this wonderful program.

My kids have not stopped talking about it!”

Caroline, Parent,Solway Primary School

“I am so inspired. Of all the talks we have had, this is theone that is going to make me change.

Thank you for your incredible presentation. I am speechless.

You have changed me in 1.5 hours.Thank you.”

Claire, Year 10 Student

SCHOOLPROGRAMS

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

65% of adolescents do not seek help for mental illness

1 in 4 adolescents have a mental illness

1 in 3 girlssuffer from an anxiety disorder, and 1 in 5 boys

1 in 7 primary schoolkids have a mental illness

We conduct emotionally engaging programs in schools for students, parents andteachers. Our programs use evidence based approaches to building resilience, inorder to develop mental health.The two different options are:• Whole School Official Partnership Program• Whole School Immersion Program

SCHOOLPROGRAMS

OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Step by step, this is how it works;• We engage STAFF at a professional development session and provide them

with resources, activities and knowledge to support their work with students• We inspire STUDENTS across all year levels through the delivery of two highly

engaging presentations• We empower PARENTS/CAREGIVERS and deliver a presentation that provides

practical strategies to help build their childrens resilience• Schools receive regular newsletters with interesting and supportive approaches

to teaching resilience in the school setting

In Addition, as a Partnership school you will receive the following benefits:• All students will complete The Resilient Youth Survey, which is a scientifically

validated student wellbeing survey completed by over 200,000 students across Australia. This data informs the content of our presentations

• A Resilience Profile Workshop for staff which focuses on the school’s survey data and how it relates to The Resilience Project curriculum

• Each student receives their own personal student journal containing The Resilience Project Curriculum (10-30 lessons depending on year level)

• Teachers are given the accompanying Teacher Resource and access to additional resources via The Resilience Project resource hub

• The school also receives ongoing support throughout the year from our School Programs Manager in regard to program delivery and evaluation

• Your school will also receive additional lessons and curriculum support on current world events that explore resilience and mental health

SCHOOLPROGRAMS

IMMERSION PROGRAM

Step by step, this is how it works;• We engage STAFF at a professional development session and provide them

with resources, activities and knowledge to support their work with students• We inspire STUDENTS across all year levels through the delivery of two highly

engaging presentations• We empower PARENTS/CAREGIVERS and deliver a presentation that provides

practical strategies to help build their childrens resilience• Schools receive regular newsletters with interesting and supportive approaches

to teaching resilience in the school setting

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