During the month of August, THRiVE Newtownabbey focused on positively engaging in two aspects of the learning journey of children and young people.

#WECAN… Get Ready To Learn

From the beginning of the month, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, top tips from “WE CAN… Get ready to learn” a booklet developed in partnership with Abbey Sure Start  originally produced to help parents manage their children’s transition into pre-school post Covid lockdowns,  were re-shared on our Facebook page along with the link to the Transition Booklet (Digital version)

Pathways For Learning 

At the other end of the educational timeline, a series of videos featuring people with connections to the local area were created and shared on our social media platforms throughout the week between A Level and GCSE results days.

Brenda Doherty, Operations Manager at Abbey Sure Start, shared from her experience of the power of determination and never giving up when it comes to wanting to achieve something.

Amongst other things, Penny Lines, Manager of the Hopes Shop at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission shared how volunteering can be a useful thing to consider as a way to build you experience for the world of work.

Former MotoGP rider, Jeremy McWilliams focused on the importance of doing well at school even as you chase your dreams. He also stressed the importance of having heroes to look up to and mentors to learn from, as well as encouraging parents to be supportive of the aspirations of their children.

Finally, Dave Linton, founder and CEO of Madlug shared with great openness about his childhood, particularly the struggles he had with exams and the life changing realisation which dramatically increased his capacity to do well… and to thrive.

Each video will be used by THRiVE staff throughout the year as examples to encourage children and young people that #WECAN… learn.