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ON THE RIGHT TRACK

ON THE RIGHT TRACK. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE. 2 GROUPS OVER 3 DAYS Grp A (Monday), Grp B (Wednesday), Both together (Tuesday) Day 1 (Mon + Wed): Meet and Greet + snack & games (15 mins ) Talk (10 mins ) Homework support + worksheets (20 mins )

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ON THE RIGHT TRACK

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  1. ON THE RIGHT TRACK

  2. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE • 2 GROUPS OVER 3 DAYS • Grp A (Monday), Grp B (Wednesday), Both together (Tuesday) • Day 1 (Mon + Wed): • Meet and Greet + snack & games (15 mins) • Talk (10 mins) • Homework support + worksheets (20 mins) • Core activity that reflects theme of talk (30 mins) • Day 2 (Tues): • Meet and Greet + snack & games (15 mins) • Talk (10 mins) • Sporting/fun activity (1 hr 20 mins)

  3. ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS • REFERRAL BY SCHOOLS + PARENTS • WEEKLY MEETING • MENTORING • VOLUNTEERS • PARENT SESSIONS • SCORE CHART – ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION • AWARDS SESSIONS • SUMMER ACTIVITY • CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT UPON COMPLETION • EVALUATION • Students • Parents • Teachers • Staff

  4. WHAT HAS WORKED? • One day academic focus one day non-academic + Overlap of groups • Communication and connection between schools, parents and Citywise – greater awareness all round • Creation of a positive peer group – young people encouraging each other to participate • Continuation of students into other Citywise groups – on-going support • Character development talks – consistent message, re-inforcing specific positive behaviours, interactive, they want to learn

  5. SAMPLE OF SUCCESSFUL ACTIVITIES • 15 month programme with 2 activities per week – Too many to go through • Selection of activities chosen to give a feel for how we try to meet our objectives

  6. OCTOBER • If you’ve nothing good to say, say nothing • New school: • Earn a good reputation by treating people well • First impressions • Be a positive person – see the cup half full • Think well of others – look for other’s strengths • Ignore other’s faults – we all have them • Forgive and forget – don’t hold grudges (hot potato)

  7. Get to know you bingo • 30 minute activity • Everyone given a sheet with characteristics • Find someone in the group with one of these characteristics • Each person can only be used twice • Students learn names • Energy and enthusiasm • Students help each other find answers • Students learn what they have in common

  8. NOVEMBER • Students study, workers work. What about you? • Why students study – worth the effort? • Getting organised • Can learning be fun? • It takes courage not to be lazy • Doing well in school – positive consequences • Teachers as workers – what’s their job?

  9. How organised are you? • 30 min activity • Questionnaire that raises several key issues regarding successful integration into secondary school • Students normally realise quickly what they ‘should’ be answering – nurtures a positive discussion about being organised • Alternative activity – Role play (The teacher)

  10. DECEMBER • Look what He has done. What can you do? • Thinking about others at Christmas • Generosity – time and actions v gifts • Sacrificing for others – small things the most important • Being cheerful at home

  11. TUESDAY ACTIVITYWalking debate + The Cube • 2 x 40 min activity • Series of statements read out based on the monthly motto • Students reflect on their role in their family, among their friends, in school • Developing empathy, self-awareness and creating a positive peer group • The Cube adapts challenges from the game show and it very popular

  12. JANUARY • Think before you act • Overreactions – emotions and reflectingafter events • ‘Because I feel like it’ – doing the right thing • The classroom – what’s important regarding how we act • The school yard – thinking about others • People are good – sometimes they just behave badly but behaviour can change!

  13. Treasure hunt • 40 min activity • A list of ‘tips’ for getting on well in class are hidden around the centre • Group divided into teams - Team work • Active way of reflecting on important issues that cause students problems in the classroom • ‘Perfect student’ award for the winner of the hunt as they have all the ‘tips’ for doing well • Alternative – Right track Family Fortunes

  14. FAMILY FORTUNES • 30 min activity • 100 students asked for the top 5: • Classroom rules • Regulations around homework • Lunchtime rules • School regulations • Students divided into teams and game is run in same way as tv show

  15. FEBRUARY • Sacrifice makes for stronger people • Life can be tough – focus on what we can change • Choices – life is full of them – secondary school brings even more (Homework, attendance, how we treat others, who we want to be) • Self-control – computer, biscuits/sweets, tv, lent • Role models – who sacrifices for us – parents, friends, teachers, family

  16. MARCH • Courage is tested through our word • Telling the truth • Can get you in trouble with your friends • Practice telling the truth • Mean what you say • Empty promises • Be trustworthy • Be your own person – peer pressure and saying no

  17. APRIL • Your interests you develop will define you • Use your talents and learn what you’re good at • Wasting time – computers, tv, addiction • Watch what we watch. • Good habits – Getting organised, homework, getting the balance between fun, sports, school, friends, family

  18. Things that I’m good at • 30 min activity • Worksheet that highlights positive characteristics people have • Students identify their own strengths • Pick different ones and explain them • Identify one you’d like to improve at • Good exercise for public speaking

  19. Freeze • 30 min activity • Students move slowly around the room and have to ‘freeze as a….’ • Role: pop singer, guitar player, boxer, garda • In emotion: Angry, bored, frightened, confident • In character: Strict teacher, soldier marching.. Main idea is to talk about hobbies – broaden horizons

  20. TIME TRIALS • 30 min activity • Locker relay race (fill bag with school books, pass bag on, empty bag into locker neatly – until the whole team has completed the task) • Schoolbag packing – One bag, 5 books – pack the bag, empty the bag – one book at a time. • Uniform challenge – Relay race involving putting on a piece of clothing • These activities help staff raise key issues in a fun and competitive way

  21. CONCLUSION • Areas of strength • Contact time • Community based provision with strong links to schools • Significant experience of key staff working in this particular educational context • Availability of other Citywise programmes to continue supports • Very cost effective programme

  22. CONCLUSION • Areas for improvement • Follow up on non-attenders • Follow up on referrals who didn’t engage • Contact time with parents – feedback • More intense literacy support – targeted • More detailed records

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