no limits to your potential……. many young people have not developed basic “values” some of...

No Limits to your potential……

Many young people have not developed basic

“VALUES”some of these values are:

Being responsible

Being committed

Being respectful

Being reliable

Being faithful

Being able to trust

Being encouraging

Being committed

Showing appreciation

Values Education is now an important part of school

curriculum.

National goals include the goal that

students when they leave school, should:

“Australia’s future depends upon each citizen having the necessary knowledge understanding, skills and values for a productive and rewarding life in an educated, just and open society.” Australian Govt Vision for Values Education

have qualities of self-confidence, optimism, high self esteem and a commitment to personal excellence as a basis for their potential life roles as family, community and workforce members.

Nine values for Australian schoolingfrom the National Framework for Values education in Australian Schools

1. Care & Compassionfor self and others

2. Doing your Best and pursue excellence

3. Fair Go & protect common good

4. Freedom

‘No Limits’ program …….- assimilates having a high

value & respect for self & others

- Incorporates C.A.N.I. = “Constant And Never-ending Improvement”- Teaches loyalty in valuing

everyone’s contribution

- Works with ‘no rules’ but a group written agreement using principles of Respect & Commitment

5. Honesty & Trustworthiness

- teaches reliability & trust, using experiences in group setting

6. Integrity - initiates being the best you can be whether others’ are watching or not

‘ No Limits ’ program….

7. Respect - is very focused on respecting

selves, others & environment8. Responsibility - teaches “Responding-

with- ability” & consequences for your actions

9. Understanding, tolerance and inclusion

- incorporates empathy, accept differences in culture, actively

include others & forgive.

‘ No Limits’ Program Purpose

To integrate long term positive life values and ‘work ethics’ in students, to be

productive members in their schools and communities.

Target Group:

Students 15yrs + who are at-risk for a wide variety of reasons.

Program Objectives:

• enhance self esteem

• trusting environment

• work together in groups

• goal setting

• face challenges successfully

• accountability

• communication

• leadership skills

• ongoing weekly support

The method used for ‘ No Limits’ :

• action-based & self-discovery Learning

• approx 1 hour class time per week for 2-3 school terms

• students commit to participate

• school staff assess who may benefit from this program

• permission from the students parents

• group/individual problem solving

• outdoor activities

• teach them to teach their friends

Teaching others

Practice by doing

Discussion

Demonstration

Audio/Visual

Reading

Learning Pyramid

Average Retention

Rate

5%

10%

20%

30%

50%

75%

90%

Lecture

Effective Active Learning… How?

Self- Discovery Learning

Simulation Exercises

Crowd Breakers

Group Discussions

Personal Stories

Activities with Purpose

Follow Up Programs

Trust Exercises

Day TripsProblem Solving

Goal Setting

Who Are We:

YFC Australia inc. is part of a world-wide, inter-denominational, non-profit, charitable organization with PBI status. It is committed to offering the best possible alternatives to

all Australian young people so they can reach their God-given potential physically,

relationally, emotionally and spiritually.

V.I.T.A.L. ProJeX is the schools training & development

division of YFC Australia

Program info website: www.vitalprojex.com