Southern Cross has joined forces with the Pause Breathe Smile Trust to offer a mind health programme to children aged five to 12 in New Zealand. Together we want to equip every child in New Zealand with the tools to achieve positive mind health.
Southern Cross’ involvement makes it possible for Pause Breathe Smile to be made available free of charge to any primary and intermediate school in the country.
The professional development training provides everything you need to implement a robust, evidence-based wellbeing programme in your kura. Whether your school already has wellbeing initiatives or you’re just starting out, the Pause Breathe Smile programme will meet you where you are to layer, enrich, and embed wellbeing experiences and approaches. By building your capacity, you can build the wellbeing outcomes for your learners. All of the elements of this PLD are provided for FREE for educators through the funding of Southern Cross.
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Southern Cross involvement means that Pause Breathe Smile teacher training is fully funded for Primary and Intermediate educators (only). Contact us if you would like to arrange a professional development.
If you are a parent or caregiver who would love to see this programme in your child’s school, please speak directly to your school to find out if they are aware of the programme and are considering implementing.
For a third year, Mindquip research has found teachers who have trained in and delivered the Pause Breathe Smile programme, continue to report improvements in student wellbeing, behaviours, and attitudes.
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