General
We have run the Skills for Growing program at several primary schools in the City of Kingston. This is a “social skills” program for students in grades 3 to 6 and runs for 4 weeks.
Our Social Worker, Marion Harriden OAM, attends the school for an allocated time to work with the students.
Topics covered in discussion include
•    Families – getting along with them
•    Communication – talking to adults and other children
•    Feelings – being afraid / anxious / aggressive
•    Self esteem – feeling good about yourself
•    Values – mine and yours
•    Bullying – what do I do?
•    Conflict – strategies

Positive comments from teachers
•    “The children were engaged and benefited from the content.”
•    “Students reflected on their lives and opened a door to further discussion during class time.”
•    “Students were attentive and felt positive about themselves.”
•    “Program very relevant.”
•    “The children appeared to enjoy the program and learned strategies they can apply to their lives both at home and school.”

Comments from the children included
•    “I seem to feel nicer to people now.”
•    “I have stopped fighting with my sister thanks to you!”
•    “I learned a lot, especially not to be angry so often and how to calm down.”

Enquiries and Bookings
There is no cost to the school and if you are interested in a possible booking, please contact our office. For details, please visit our Contact Us page.