Some of our current topics are as follows. We have categorised them into suggested year levels that are best suited for the specific seminar topic. These are only suggestions.
Please click on the topic for a more detailed information sheet with an example follow-up worksheet example.
all year levels (prep-6)
friendship
* Introduction to the value of friendships, friendship skills and learning strategies to maintain a friendship.
bullying
* Examines the bully, the target and bystander – why bullying occurs as well as strategies for dealing with bullies whilst at school. We also examine cyberbullying and the dangers of being online.
mid to upper primary (grades 3-6)
resilience
* Explores how we can bounce back from the problems of life and what factors can benefit us and help us helping others.
getting along with others
* Learning to appreciate the differences in other people – explores cooperation and team building.
media & me
* Looking at the ways the media and the people around us influence our self-image and identity.
upper primary (grades 5-6)
drugs & alcohol (stand4 workshops)
or go to the STAND4 website here
* Exploring the effects of drugs and alcohol - how it impacts the individual and the community.
moving to high school
* Identifying and exploring issues faced in transition to secondary school.
leadership
* Focusing on leadership skills and responsibility, learning how we can be leaders and role-models in the school environment.
other
We also offer parent & teacher information sessions / nights. The topics can vary depending on the needs of your school. To give you some examples see below. Please click on one of the following to give you more information.
teacher information session
* some of our more popular topics include: anti - bullying, resilience, values, & drugs & alcohol.
parent information session
* some of our more popular topics include: transistion to secondary school, anti - bullying, resilience, manhood, womenhood, values, & drugs & alcohol.
If you would like to see links to VELS with our seminar topics then please click here.
