Dear Parents/Carers,

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives.  At St. Mary’s  War Memorial School 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 practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss.  The program focuses on issues such as self esteem, managing feelings, problem solving, decision making, effective communication and support networks.

Seasons for Growth runs for eight weeks and each weekly session is 40-45 minutes. The program concludes with a ‘Celebration’ session.  Later in the year each group will have the opportunity to meet for two further sessions to build on their earlier learning.

Seasons for Growth will commence on Monday 28 May 2018 at 4 pm and will be held in the Parish Centre.  It will be facilitated by Mrs Melanie Meincke, who has received special training in the use of this program.  It will continue on 4 June, 18 June and 25 June.  If you think your son or daughter would benefit from Seasons for Growth we would encourage you to talk to him/her first about this.  Should he/she decide to participate please print the newsletter and fill in the tear off section below and return to the school by Friday 18 May 2018 or click on this link to send an email, please include the same information in email.

If you would like more information to gain a better insight into the Seasons for Growth program, I would strongly encourage you to meet with Mrs Meincke at an arranged time.

St. Mary’s War Memorial School 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 request to be involved.

Signed

 Seasons for Growth Coordinator

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I _____________________________________________________ give consent for my

son/daughter ________________________________________ to attend the Seasons for Growth

program.  I have discussed this with him/her.

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Parent/Guardian signature                                                  Child’s signature