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 …
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: …
Latest THRiVE Impact Report shows great outcomes for children and families. Read More »
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 …
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 …
Local women complete “S.T.E.P.S. To Excellence” programme Read More »
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 …
Hearsay training for P2 teachers in Rathcoole and Monkstown Read More »
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!
In September 2021 THRiVE Newtownabbey were delighted to launch our WE CAN advertising campaign around Rathcoole and Monkstown. Local school children got involved in spreading the key aspirational messages- WE CAN…learn, WE CAN…be connected, WE CAN…be healthy and well. Our posters were displayed on bus shelters around the local area and children and parents were delighted …
THRiVE is a collaboration of parents, voluntary, community and statutory groups working together so that children and young people can thrive. This report is a summary of what THRiVE are hoping to achieve, the collective impact approach and some of the ways in which children and families are benefitting from the collaboration. The report was …
In May 2021 Belfast Live published an article about THRiVE Newtownabbey, highlighting some of the key successes and achievements of the project so far and promoting the new THRiVE website. The article told the story of THRiVE so far and how this collaboration of schools, parents, community and youth groups and statutory and voluntary organisations …
On 11th November 2020 Education Minister Peter Weir visited students who have taken part in the ASPIRE programme. This THRiVE funded project was developed by Abbey Community College in partnership with the Monkstown Boxing Club. ASPIRE offers flexible learning and gives pupils access to a bespoke education plan enabling them to progress and succeed in …
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