“The Journey” is a full day program covering everything from stress management to friendship do’s and don’ts. Using a combination of hands on and interactive activities we involve the girls in a fun, informative introduction to secondary school. This program is designed to assist in the transition from Year 6 into Year 7 and is ideal as part of an overall school transition program.
Workshops include:
GIRL WORLD
Friendship rights and responsibilities, making new friends, coping with conflicts…all of these present big problems for many girls in middle school. This workshop equips girls with the necessary skills and knowledge to avoid having friendship problems and to deal with any friendship issues resiliently.
WHAT TO PACK
Time management, prioritizing and creating positive learning spaces are all important skills for young women to master as they enter High School. This workshop will provide some practical strategies that will assist them in achieving their academic potential.
THE TRAVEL DIARY
Journal writing is an effective and emotionally healthy form of stress management. Keeping a journal can help the girls to learn more about themselves and their place in the world. In this workshop the girls will have the opportunity to unwind and work together to create their own artwork which will be used to embellish their journals.
STOP, REVIVE, SURVIVE
Stress, Pressure, Deadlines: just because they’re young doesn’t mean they don’t suffer from the effects of a busy lifestyle. This workshop teaches basic stretching and relaxation activities, including meditation and positive visualisation, which are all designed to help young girls relax and maintain a positive outlook.
OUR HOLIDAY SNAPS
The Enlighten team will record images and the hopes and dreams shared on the day, these will be collated in a short film that will serve as a visual record of their orientation. This package is wonderful for the girls to look back on once their high school journey is completed.
Student feedback for this event:
“I learned controlled ways to deal with friendship problems, breathing exercises, positive sayings. This day is going to make High School a whole lot easier.” Ciana.
“I totally, totally, totally loved everything! I learnt to look out for each other, that everyone sees things differently, how to relax and I now know more about High School. Thanks soooo much!” Rachel.
“The Travel Diary was my favorite part because I now have something to do scrap-booking in and to write what I have learnt – that friends are important and so are our words. I thought we would have to do all outdoor activities – I LOVED everything! Friends are awesome and High School won’t be so hard…” Isabelle.
“Words have power! You guys are the best - don’t change." Ali.
“No offense but I thought it would be boring. But everything, everything, everything was the best! I learnt all personalities are ok, how to be organized, how to have a clear work space, what diaries are for and how to have fun. You guys ROCK!” Lily.
“The Girl Thing was my favorite and heaps fun! I liked relaxing and getting organized and meeting friends. You guys are sooo cool and it was all heaps fun!” Jess.
“Thanks Danni as I am like you and UR the best as you showed me I am unique. I feel like I am really ready for school now. It was so fun.” Beth.
“Words can heal, our words have power, friends are important, anything can happen…great fun and nothing like I thought it was going to be as I thought it would be boring but it was all fun and helpful.” Alice.
“Decorating the Travel Diary was a highlight as I love being creative. Change is good, encourage each other and be yourself. I had a great time here – thanks.” Tiffany.
“The people in this course were so loving and nice. I loved it. Thanks. I would definitely recommend it as you taught me to be positive, how to make friends, how to relax my body and that high school will be heaps of fun!! BE ME!!!” Lucy.
“It was AWESOME!! THANK you so much as I loved it. You have taught me to think positively about my whole life.” Laura.
“It was very helpful for me, I really enjoyed the Travel Diary as I love making things. It was all just great and if I had a chance, I would wish to do it all again.” Anna Kim.
“I thought it would be a course where we just have to sit there and listen. Thank you so much, you showed me I can just be myself, I only need to do a few things at a time, have fun in whatever I am doing and do my best. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done!!!” Jemima.
“The ladies were cheerful and bright and made the day full of brightness. So fun and exciting!” Denise.
“There were good people teaching us and they showed me not to get stuck with school work but to work smart and take breaks, to take control and relax when things don’t go your way.” Rochelle.
Click on this link to download a “Journey” Information Kit for schools.