GREAT MATES - friendship skills, communication, empathy and trust

The Great Mates workshop is suitable for primary (year 1 to 6) students and we adapt the content to suit the age of the student audience. 

Fitting-in and belonging is the number one goal for kids. Through games, stories and activities the Great Mates workshop equips primary students with the simple tools to initiate, create and maintain friendships that are caring, empathic and trusting.
 

Key concepts covered in the session: 

• Explores what friendship is and what creates a healthy friendship
• Focus upon communication, empathy and trust
• The difference between positive and toxic friendships
• The impact of our words and actions on others and ourselves
• Skills that enable good decision-making and conflict-resolution
• The promotion of empathy and the support we can give to others
• The importance of building trust and how we can achieve this
• How students play an important role in creating a school culture that values inclusion and belonging
• The power of encouragement and how we can have a positive influence on others

Student Incursion Details:

• Sessions are interactive and involve a variety of activities, discussion and multi-media to engage and educate.
• We offer a range of options from a single session to several sessions for the same or different groups.
• Tailored to suit your school’s specific needs and flexibility to fit into class timetable. (duration of a seminar approx 60-90 minutes)
• Maximum number of students per seminar is 100 students.

Contact us for a quote on  03 9470 2972  or V4LSS@concernaustralia.org.au
 

Values for Life provides primary and secondary school incursions that are interactive, engaging and educational. We present on wellbeing topics that enable young people to develop community building values, make wise choices and fulfil their potential. Our team of qualified and experienced educators use evidence-based research to provide learning outcomes that engender pro-social values, empathy and resilience. We are committed to working with staff to identify the most effective program that suits the needs of the school community and recognise that prevention programs are highly successful when part of a community effort.

We also offer the following topics for primary and secondary students:

PRIMARY SCHOOLS:

• BOUNCING BACK – resilience, gratitude and problem solving and growth mindset
• EVERYONE MATTERS (anti-bullying program) - bullying & cyber-safety, empathy, communication and problem-solving.
• COMMUNITY MATTERS (appreciating our differences)– friendship, belonging, teamwork & inclusion.
• LEAD THE WAY - leadership skills; communication, responsibility & making a difference.
• HIT THE GROUND RUNNING (transition to high school)- dealing with change and setting goals.

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS:

• THE ART OF BEING RESILIENT – Attitude, growth mindset, gratitude & problem solving.
• EVERYONE MATTERS (anti-bullying program) - bullying & cyber-safety, empathy, communication and problem-solving.
• COMMUNITY MATTERS- friendship, belonging, teamwork, & inclusion
• LEAD THE WAY - leadership skills; communication, responsibility & making a difference.
• MORE THAN SKIN DEEP (discovering true femininity) – challenging stereotypes, building positive self-worth & confident communication skills.
• PRIORITY PURSUIT (setting & achieving your life goals) - developing priorities, setting goals, building resilience and healthy values that inform our actions.