POSITIVE CHOICES
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This is an interactive program designed to encourage students who are at risk of leaving school early.

• Aimed at students who are in Year 9 and are at risk of leaving the education system too early through disenchantment, suspension or expulsion.
• Also of great benefit to students who are lacking motivation or losing interest in the school curriculum.
• The course runs over seven weeks - two of these involve full day trips and five of these are in class for two periods.
• Students participate in outdoor activities, excursions, group/individual problem solving, social interaction and discussions (issues such as relationships, communication, self-esteem, anger management, substance abuse, peer pressure, trust, etc).
• Topics discussed in light of the student's own personal goals in a positive trusting environment where the students may begin to deal with the issues facing them.

This program aims to:

• Provide students with ongoing weekly support
• Enhance young person's self esteem.
• Provide opportunities to face challenges successfully.
• Provide opportunities to work together in groups/team work.
• Develop a trusting environment.
• Improve levels of communication.
• Provide frameworks for goal setting.
• Teach accountability for ones actions.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Be an enjoyable, positive experience.