Starting secondary school?

5 days ago
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Fun at school

'Going to secondary school, fun? Absolutely not!'

The transition to secondary education can be especially difficult for children who have trouble interacting with other children or who are bullied at primary school. Making a good, fresh start is very important to prevent these problems from recurring at the new school. The Centre for Youth and Family Midden-Limburg offers the summer course "Fun at School". on, to help incoming first-year students with this new start.

For whom?

This course is intended for children in group 7/8 who are in primary school…

Difficulty making friends
Being teased or bullied
Not daring to say no
Arguing regularly
Often standing alone

Objective

Children will soon go to the new school with more pleasure and self-confidence.

Goal and content of the course

The transition to the first year of secondary school is a big and, for many children, a difficult step. Everything is new in secondary school: a new school, new teachers, and a new class. This is very daunting, especially when children are insecure and/or were bullied in primary school.

How do you ensure that children go to school with self-confidence and pleasure? How can you help them with this?

During this course, we teach children how to connect with others. They learn how to be assertive and how best to stand up for themselves. We pay close attention to positive thinking and non-verbal behavior such as posture, eye contact, and voice usage. All of this is aimed at empowering children. Together, we build self-confidence and provide tools they can apply to ultimately enjoy going to school again.

Practical information

You can find more information about dates, locations, and registration on the website of the Centre for Youth and Family Midden Limburg.
The course lasts three mornings, in the last week of the summer holidays. Monday 17-8, Tuesday 18-8 and Thursday 20-8
Prior to the course, an intake interview takes place; parents and son or daughter are invited to attend.
No personal contribution is required for this activity.