BMGS Newsletter

Life Ladders

Program

Life Ladders

We all know it takes a village to raise a child. We all also know that adolescence can be a tricky time for our boys, with mental health, relationships and identity being key challenges. Blue Mountains Grammar School is committed to collaborating and partnering with parents to grow outstanding young people, and as such, I am thrilled to announce the return of the Life Ladders Program.

 

What is Life Ladders? 

Life Ladders is a small group program for Year 9 boys running throughout Terms 2 and 3, Wednesday afternoons 3:15pm to 4:30pm. The Program is facilitated by the School and is designed to support participating students to develop Hope in their HEARTS, Purpose in their MINDS, and Courage in their LIVES. Central to the Program’s success is the completion of a School cultural project. This will help participants to connect to our local Blue Mountains community and to the culture of the School. Life Ladders also aims to connect young men with great local male role models and community members.

 

Throughout the program participants will listen to the life stories of the men who visit the program, and learn from them, as well as participating in a number of activities designed to help them set and achieve their goals. Students will also be given a journal to write in each week, as well as a folder in which to keep all their Life Ladders information. 

 

NOTE: Participation in Life Ladders is voluntary and will require all interested participants to undergo an application process to be considered in this program.

 

Life Ladders Goals

To assist young men in developing:

  • Hope in their HEARTS;
  • Purpose in their MINDS;
  • Courage in their LIVES;
  • A growth mindset;
  • Decision making and problem solving skills;
  • Leadership skills within the School and community; and
  • Connection to their local community and school.

I will be facilitating the Life Ladders Program. Students will be expected to behave responsibly and be dressed in full School uniform for all sessions, unless informed otherwise. Parents and carers of male students in Year 9 are warmly invited to attend a Zoom Information Session taking place on Monday, 17th May from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. Please RSVP to me no later than Sunday, 16th May. 

 

Please access this session by clicking on the link below. 

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7689714669 For further information prior to the Zoom information session, please feel free to contact me on bhoffmann@bmgs.nsw.edu.au or call (02) 4757 9000.

 

Mr Brad Hoffmann

Co-ordinator, Life Ladders