Coming Up - Yr 8 Resilience Project

29 April and 5 May

NHS has again been able to secure student and parent workshops with Hugh van Cuylenburg and Martin Heppell from The Resilience Project for 2016.

The Resilience Project is an organisation aimed at helping students understand and use evidence based, practical strategies to build resilience and improve mental health in young people.

A staggering 1 in 4 adolescents currently has a mental illness and less that 65%  of young people seek help or support for this. At Northcote High School we recognise that our role as educators goes beyond the delivery of traditional curriculum. We believe that for our students to succeed they must be he equipped with resources and strategies to protect their mental wellbeing.

Our Year 8 students will be taking part in two workshops run by The Resilience Project.  Session one will take place on Friday 29th April and session two will take place on Friday the 6th May.

Parents / Carers of Year 8 students are invited to attend a forum at school run by The Resilience Project on Thursday 5 May at 7pm. These sessions have been well received in the past and we would strongly encourage all of those who are able to attend to do so. Being able to further support our students to build their resilience based on the guidance of highly regarded experts is ideal.

There is a cost involved in providing these workshops / forums.  A payment through Compass of $14.00  by Wednesday 20th April is required. Please note this cost covers both student sessions and entry to the parent’s / carers forum. Should you have any difficulties in making this payment, or would like further information on The Resilience Project, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

For more information: http://theresilienceproject.com.au

Mr Gerard O'Shaughnessy, Head of Junior School