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STRENGTH Boys
STRENGTH Boys is a pastoral programme that is delivered to Year 9 students by our Chaplaincy Team. The course is designed to encourage, empower and equip our students to become mighty young men, as well as develop a greater understanding of personal worth, strength and purpose. Over 6 weeks a key 'truth' statement is considered and unpacked through a variety of creative ways and activities. Here's a breakdown of the course:
Week 1 - I am Valuable
We are valuable full stop. Our value doesn't come from our looks, our grades or our posessions. Our value comes from us simply being us. Our students spray-paint their signatures on a plain canvas (see below) to reiterate this truth. Each student receives their own personalised number plate as a reminder that they are valuable.
Week 2 - I am not alone.
It is important for students to remember the truth that we are not alone. Students are encouraged to think about their friends, family and other positive role models who can support them through challenging times. During this week, students conduct a Human Chair experiment (see below). This is a practical way to show the power of friendship. If we know that we are not alone, we can do mighty things.
Week 3 - I have the power of choice.
Strength explore the power of choice. Week 3 focuses on emotional management and the importance of learning how to manage our emotions well.
Week 4 - I am Resilient.
Here, students learn about resilience through bouncy balls and pizza. This week we go to Forest School and make our own pizzas on the fire. 'Bounce Back' is the phrase for this week. Resilience is like a bouncy ball; when it falls, it will always bounce back up again.
Week 5- I am Respectful.
This week we look at how we treat ourselves and how we treat other. This week, we look at how respect is proactive. We end by giving our students a challenge through a game: Respect Bingo. The first person to complete a line of tasks wins a small prize.
Week 6 - I have a hope and a future.
In our final week, our students have the opportunity to grow and sow their own tree. Just like a mustard seed, we have the potential to grow 50 or 60 feet. We went to end the course looking aheah: their future is bright and their potential is limitless. They all have a hope and a future.
Here are some STRENGTH boys comments:
'It was fun and the lessons had value.'
'I've respected my family more.'
'I have potential to go as far as I want.'
'It is very inspirational.'
'It's made me think a lot about myself.'
'I feel better.'
'Yes (I would recommend) as you get free food and advice!'
The STRENGTH Boys course underpins Trinity's vision and ethos, in that we believe that every young person is loved and valuable to God and that He has given each one unique gifts and talents. Our vision is that every student will fulfil their God-given potential, ready to serve others and equipped to be confident leaders in society. The STRENGTH Boys course reaffirms Trinity's vision each week through the truth statements.
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