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

Talk to us about this year's community programmes.

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:

• Programmes are subsidised. Enquire about next year's fees.

Anyone can link kids to Wise-Up:

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




TO FIND OUT MORE
talk to our Wise-Up Walk Tall
Co-ordinator Christine Thomas
or email us at
wiseup@dmm.org.nz txt 021 514 264
phone 03 466-3407
fax 03 487 7903