raising Aspiration
Our Ambition...
We want schools to be accessible, valued and safe places for children and parents
We want parents to understand the value of education to their child and to be engaged in their child’s education
We want children and young people to have high levels of belief regarding what they can achieve and how they can fulfil their potential
We want children, young people and families in Rathcoole and Monkstown to believe that with the help of each other WE CAN do well and THRiVE
Our WE CAN campaign is about promoting positive aspirational messages and bringing the community together .We want children and young people in Rathcoole and Monkstown to believe that together:
- WE CAN learn
- WE CAN be healthy and well
- WE CAN be connected
Barnardo’s co-ordinates the WE CAN campaign, actively involving local children, parents, schools and community groups. We do this through our parent and community champions, social media, advertising, branded merchandise and our annual WE CAN awards
The WE CAN campaign was designed by our partners Smarts along with local young people and parents. Our campaign was launched by Carl Frampton in January 2019
PATHWAYS
Local young people and community workers agreed that they want THRiVE to work on improving connections and communication about pathways to positive destinations after leaving school, including employment and training. THRiVE is in a process of hosting workshops to convene business leaders, training providers, school careers service, further education providers, community workers and government departments. Priorities identified are listening to young people’s voice, engaging with primary schools and making connections and sharing information.
News & Updates
THRiVE co-ordinator Claire Humphrey takes up new post with DE RAISE programme
We are delighted to announce the news that THRiVE co-ordinator Claire Humphrey has been seconded to the Department of Education to lead the new RAISE
A big BOOST for numeracy and literacy in THRiVE Schools
BOOST is a programme delivered to P5 children in THRiVE schools to help improve their skills in numeracy and literacy, build their confidence and help
THRiVE Collaborating for Impact Conference at Stranmillis University, 4th and 5th June 2024
THRiVE hosted a conference for thought leaders, practitioners, policy makers, academics interested in place-based change. THRiVE and their Learning Partner Stranmillis University College at Learning