Wise Up Walk Tall Tamariki - LIFE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
for 5-13 year olds
Wise Up has been developed from research into child behaviour and children’s needs, and is run throughout the South Island
The program takes 8 weeks for 1½ hours, with small groups
in school
• 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 the Manager of Child & Family Services
The cost is small:
• In-school programmes are subsidised
Anyone can refer to Wise Up:
• Parents, caregivers and adult family members
• Schools
• Resource Teaching and Learning Behaviour specialists
• Social service agencies
