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Walcha Central School, Walcha
A MindMatters Plus demonstration school in NSW Walcha Central School, Walcha, NSW
Walcha Central School is a rural school situated 75 km from Armidale and 100 km from Tamworth. It is a K-12 school with a population of 400 students. The school is proud of its many academic, cultural and sporting achievements, which demonstrate that students learn, irrespective of where they live, and work, and that achievement comes from students, parents, teachers and community working together.
Students at Walcha Central School are nurtured and valued from Kindergarten to Year 12. We favour a rigorous approach to reading, writing and mathematics and encourage our students to embark on extra-curricular activities such as art, music, sport and excursions, leading to well-adjusted and responsible citizens of the future.
Programs on trial in this demonstration school:
FRIENDS For Youth
Heartmasters
Kids Helpline Peer Skills Program
Reach Out
Resourceful Adolescent Program - Adolescent
Seasons for Growth
What Staff and Students say about this Program:
Carly's feedback on Seasons for Growth.
"The program is helping me to deal with my issues but is also helping the other people in the group to understand about the effects of bullying and other things that can happen."
Nathan's feedback the Friends program.
"For me, last years Friends program was a huge step into adulthood and maturity... ...it taught us how to look at life in a happy way and laugh through the tears no matter how many odds are stacked against you."
Scott's feedback on Kids Helpline.
"Kids Helpline peer skills training has been a high light of my schooling career and personal development... ...our school is a happier place and a much safer place for all."
Sheridan's experiences with Seasons For Growth program.
"Doing 'Seasons for Growth' has helped me deal with a lot of personal issues and without it I would be completely different today."
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