In early February, on Safer Internet Day, pupils attending the THRiVE Primary schools were set a challenge to come up with a poster to encourage other to stay safe online. From all the posters completed a poster designed by Amy, a P5 pupil at King’s Park Primary School, was chosen as the ‘winning’ entry and […]
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The new THRiVE Newtownabbey newsletter, ‘THRiVE LIVE’ is available to download now. Issue #1 covers the period from September until December of 2022 and can be accessed via the link below. THRiVE._LIVE Edition 1. Sept-Dec22
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Boost parents and pupils from all six THRiVE Primary Schools attended a Christmas event in Newtownabbey Methodist Mission on Monday 12th December, 2022 Over 20 children came with their parents and other family members to complete three fun Christmas themed activities linked with shape. Everybody made and decorated Christmas crackers (filled with chocolates), played ‘Pin
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For the last six weeks Family Connections – Newtownabbey, Parent Support workers Claire and Emma, have spent their Tuesday mornings delivering ‘Parentivity’ – a supportive parent group embracing Positivity, Creativity, Activity, Inclusivity and much more! Each week the sessions focused on positively addressing a number of topics through undertaking a range of fun activities and highlighting useful
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THRiVE Newtownabbey was delighted to host the first ever WE CAN… Awards, as part of the Rathcoole Festival on 30th October 2022.We were delighted to give awards in each of the three WE CAN categories:WE CAN… Learn, WE CAN… Be Healthy And Well, and WE CAN… Be Connected …Nominations came in from schools, churches, community
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The latest THRiVE Impact report has now been published Under the four main project themes: Aspiration Attainment, Well-being, and Collaboration, the report evidences the positive impact THRiVE has had in the lives of children and young people and their families, particularly during the COVID pandemic. You can download a copy of the Impact report below:
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Families from Rathcoole and Monkstown enjoyed two Family Fun Nights at the beginning of August both of which were planned, organised, and facilitated by our Parent Champions. The first took place at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission on the evening of Tuesday 9th August with the second taking place at Abbey Presbyterian Church, Monkstown on Thursday 11th
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A group of local women recently completed the S.T.E.P.S. To Excellence programme at Monkstown Boxing Club. This evidence-based personal development programme looks at topics such as well-being, self-belief, confidence- building, motivation and goal-setting. It is designed to help people take control of their lives and unlock their potential. 100% of participants reported they felt better
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P2 teachers from local schools recently attended training on the Hearsay speech, language and communication programme. The 12 week programme was developed by Belfast teacher Caroline Lennox and is aimed at supporting children who have been identified as reluctant speakers or needing help to develop good listening skills. Puppets are used with the children to
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To celebrate Parenting Week in October 2021 pupils in local schools told us what they love about their parents/ carers. Their messages were put together in this lovely video message- it’s a bit of a tear jerker so get the tissues ready!
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