Seasons for Growth

Menzies Creek Primary School is proud to offer the Seasons for Growth program as part of our whole-school approach to student wellbeing. This evidence-based program supports children and young people to understand and respond to experiences of change, loss and grief in a safe and supportive environment.

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Seasons for Growth is a small-group, evidence-based education program for children and young people aged 6–18 years. The program supports children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and respond well to experiences of change, loss and grief.

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Seasons for Growth supports children and young people who have experienced change and loss, including but not limited to:

• friendship changes

• family separation

• loss or death of someone they care about

• loss of a pet

• relocation and forced migration

• living away in out of home care

• physical or mental illness

• impacts of war, terrorism or pandemics.

 

Seasons for Growth recognises experiences of change, loss and grief can significantly impact on children and young people's capacity to connect, succeed, thrive and their resilience and wellbeing. The program provides a safe space for students to learn knowledge and skills to understand and manage such experiences, all critical for their wellbeing.

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Seasons for Growth also builds knowledge within school communities, enabling the school to sustain the program on an ongoing basis.