Programme: Transition to Secondary School – Resilience Course

Anglesey

The transition to secondary school is an important time for schools and students. This unique course is designed to help prepare year 7 and 8 students in the transition by developing their self-esteem, resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It is purposefully run between November and March when weather may be more challenging, to encourage children to thrive in the natural environment.

We will support you and your student’s in discovering a new sense of confidence with purpose and value, supporting their physical and mental wellbeing to enable them to look forward to their time in secondary school education with an increased appetite for learning.

Should you require any specific Curriculum or learning outcomes specific to your school we are more than happy to adapt this course to meet your requirements.

Available November-March each year.

Desired Outcomes

Transition - Focus minds with unique Teamwork activities to support students in making a positive contribution; look to continuously improve & develop on a deeper level; be more socially aware; increase their initiative & responsibility.
Resilience - We use the stunning coastline of North Wales natural environment during the Autumn months to effectively challenge, motivate and develop the student's resilience, confidence and self-esteem in a safe environment. Through encouragement, they become stronger physically and mentally.
Personal growth and self-awareness - Our course begins with a “Goal setting” session where we will look to understand and then encourage and support each students’ goals which we will review at the end of the course to understand if these goals have been achieved.

Sample 2-Night Visit

Day 1

Travel from school to the centre	Outdoor Team Building/Problem solving activity (Make a positive contribution & Continuous improvement/development	Nightline activity (Social awareness, initiative & responsibility)

Day 2

High Ropes (Resilience & Teamwork)	Kayaking (Increased Initiative & Responsibility)	Orienteering (Self-esteem)

Day 3

Gorge Coasteering, Mining or climbing (Resilience & overcome fears)	Gorge Walk, Coasteering, Mining or climbing (Resilience, Confidence & Motivation)	Leave site and travel home!

Sample 4-Night Visit

Day 1

Travel from school to the centre	Outdoor Team Building/Problem solving activity (Make a positive contribution & Continuous improvement/development	Nightline activity (Social awareness, initiative & responsibility)

Day 2

High Ropes Course (Resilience & Teamwork)	Canoeing (Increased Initiative & Responsibility)	Self-led by school or additional purchased activity

Day 3

Gorge Walk, Coasteering, Mining or climbing (Resilience & overcome fears)	Gorge Walk, Coasteering, Mining or climbing (Resilience, Confidence & Motivation)	Orienteering (Self-esteem)

Day 4

Kayaking (Overcoming Fears & Confidence)	Outdoor woodland Dance session (Enjoyment & Appetite for learning)	Self-led by school or additional purchased activity

Day 5

Via Ferrata (Resilience & Teamwork)	Travel from centre to school	Arrive Home!

What's included:

2- or 4-nights' accomodation.
Full board basis catered to all your needs.
Activity sessions with learning outcomes.
Additional extra-curricular activities (additional costs apply) for example: Team games, motivational speaking, films.

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