A social wellbeing program for boys

In Real Life: Equip is designed for boys in Years 4-6 and Years 7-8. Over eight adventure-themed sessions, boys cover friendship, resolving conflict, assertive communication, emotional regulation, safe use of technology and social media, personal strengths, connections, and support networks.

This program is designed for a group of 6-10 boys, and the content is covered over eight 45-60 minute sessions. The program utilises experiential, tactile and visual learning to engage students and promote real life skills for social wellbeing.

Scroll down to find out more about each session, and take a look at a sample of the resources included in the program package.

Program Package

Your In Real Life: Equip Program Package is the ultimate time-saver! It comes with a facilitator's manual as well as a resource kit containing specially designed visuals, materials for activities and promotional gear. It also includes an administration kit with everything you need to organise and run the program, as well as printable student workbooks and information for parents. It’s a ‘program in a box’ — we’ve done all the heavy lifting so you can get on with the fun parts of running the program.

“In Real Life: Equip is a fantastic program that aids in supporting boys in managing their personal wellbeing and relationships with others. The program encourages problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and promotes teamwork”.
**Chris Walker, Deputy Principal**
Embleton Primary School, WA

Session Information

The following is a brief outline of the eight sessions that are covered within In Real Life: Equip for Yr 4-6 students. The Yr 7-8 program covers the same competencies, but the activities and discussions are adjusted for the age group. The program is designed to fit into the school term, but can be delivered over more than eight weeks if that’s more suitable — you decide how it’s going to work best in your location.

1

Map

Boys will be introduced to the themes of In Real Life: Equip, and will reflect on their social wellbeing, as well as their strengths in friendship.

2

Life Jacket

In this session, boys will demonstrate their skills in teamwork, communication, and problem solving. They will identify how and why conflicts arise between boys, and be introduced to a conflict resolution model.

3

Compass

Boys will practise their teamwork and communication skills, and identify differing responses to conflict situations. They will also address the issue of 'bystanding', and discuss moving on from a conflict.

4

Shelter

Boys will practise communication skills, identify their communication style, and select strategies for improving communication with others.

5

First Aid Kit

In this session, boys will identify what stress is, and what situations can trigger stress in an individual. The group will discuss differing reactions, and ways of managing stress.

6

Code

This session is all about technology, social media, and communication. We learn about the importance of face-to-face communication, and identify safe ways of using technology and social media.

7

Tools

There are different ways we can understand personal strength, and in this session, we introduce this concept, as well as look at cultural ideas around strength.