WELFARE/WELLBEING 2

Seasons for Growth Program | Learning to live with change and loss

Dear Parents/Carers,

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Sacred Heart we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering a very successful education program called Seasons for Growth. This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research that highlights the importance of social support and the need to practice new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. Please note that Seasons for Growth is not counselling, but an education program that uses a wide range of creative activities to help your child learn how to manage well in times of change, with a small group of peers who have experienced similar changes. This program is not available for Prep children.

Seasons for Growth runs for eight weeks and each weekly session is approximately 50 minutes. It will commence in Term 3 and will be facilitated by Emma Rogers who has specialised training in the use of this program. Later in the year, each group will have the opportunity to meet for another one/two sessions to build on earlier learning. If you think your child would benefit from Seasons for Growth we encourage you to first have a conversation with them about this. It is important that your child actively wants to participate in the program - it is more beneficial for themselves and other students if they want to be a part of it. 

If you are interested in having your child/children take part in this program, please fill out the form found through this link to register your interest by Wednesday 14th July 2021. You will need to complete a separate form for each child. This program is very popular and we would love to be able to provide this opportunity for every student; however, due to the limited small group sizes, it may not be possible to cater for everyone and preference will be given to children who have not had the opportunity to participate in previous years. 

Sacred Heart is pleased to be able to offer this important program, and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who are involved. If you require any further information or would like to discuss this program regarding your child, please don’t hesitate to contact me through the school on 03 5231 5292.

Registration form link: https://forms.gle/GNbYtEP6VEcQmuPj6 

Emma Rogers - Welfare Leader