Resilience Project

The Resilience Project – Te Whakatakanga Manawanui

We are pleased to be introducing The Resilience Project (Te Whakatakanga Manawanui) wellbeing curriculum into our classrooms. The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs and provides evidence-based, practical strategies to build resilience. As part of the programme, students will take part in weekly lessons and will receive their own journal/workbook.

The Resilience Project is a schoolwide programme from years 0 to 6 that provides practical, evidence-based, positive mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. The programme focuses on three key pillars that have been proven to cultivate positive emotion; Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM). The programme also has a strong focus on Connection, Purpose, Kindness, Emotional Literacy and Physical Health. As part of the programme, children receive a journal that they will use in their weekly lessons.

What is The Resilience Project?

• An established programme in Australia that builds resilience and mental well-being through Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy
• Te Puke Primary is one of 15 schools using TRP in New Zealand with a digital subscription.
• Complete programme with lesson plans, student journals, and parent/community hub.

Why the Need?

• Mental health conditions amongst Kiwi youth have doubled in the past decade and could get worse in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
• New Zealand is in the top 10 of the most medicated countries in the world for anxiety.
• Suicide rates in New Zealand are among the highest in the world.
• Recent research puts New Zealanders in the top 6 for the loneliest people in the world.

The Resilience Project at Te Puke Primary School

• Links well to our school values/ learner profile and our M4L philosophy
• Weekly lessons in all environments
• Follow-up activities in Student Journals.
• Focus on student, staff and community well-being.