Wise-Up Walk Tall Tamariki -
LIFE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN

An 8 week programme for 6-12 year olds

Wise-Up has been developed from research into child behaviour and children’s needs, delivered by The Mission's education specialists

Term 1 programmes begin 14/15 February
at Carisbrook and Bathgate Park schools

• Team work
• Fun & Fitness
• Self Confidence
• Social Skills
• Self Esteem
• Self Discipline
• Self Defence
• Courage

Parents have said:

"My child seems more confident"
"It has helped my child manage his feelings"
"My child can now express issues with adults"
"My child's attitude has improved about going to school"

Children have said:

"I can listen to others better now"
"I find it easier to express my feelings"
"I enjoyed learning the keeping safe skills"
"I learnt how to include other people in my activities"
"I found new ways to let out my anger and sadness"

Wise up is run by programme facilitators who are:

• Committed and caring
• Trained and experienced at working with children
• Trained and experienced in managing groups
• From a variety of backgrounds
• Accountable to Mission management

The cost is small:

• In-school programmes are subsidised.
   Enquire about this term's after-school programme fees

Anyone can refer to Wise-Up:

• Parents, caregivers and adult family members
• Schools
• Resource Teaching and Learning Behaviour specialists
• Social service agencies




TO FIND OUT MORE
email us at
cfs@dmm.org.nz or phone 03 455 2960
fax 03 455 1248
or pop in to
11a Wesley Street
P O Box 2391
South Dunedin 9044