The TRYbe Programme at Queenstown Secondary School is designed to support and empower our students. The programme focuses on fostering an inclusive and safe environment, and building resilient mindsets through structured mentoring, after-school activities, and community service. Students participate in diverse modules ranging from creative movement, and culinary/ barista training to cycling and e-sports, all intended to enhance school connectedness and personal growth. Progress is systematically tracked using performance indicators such as attendance, academic results, and perception surveys. Additionally, the inclusion of welcoming, play-based activities emphasizes the program's commitment to creating an engaging and positive atmosphere for everyone.
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PERMA+ with TRYbe
The TRYbe Programme's structure and objectives can be effectively explained through the PERMA+ framework, which focuses on different pillars of well-being and positive development.
Positive Emotion (P)
The program fosters positive emotions by providing a safe and supportive environment through the TRYbe Corner and regular social events.
Engagement Activities: Students participate in Welcome Parties, snack parties, and icebreaker games to build a sense of joy and belonging.
Enjoyment of Learning: Perception surveys specifically track if students enjoy after-school activities such as "TRYbe Tuesdays" and "TRYbe Thursdays," which include diverse modules like E-sports and Culinary Arts.
Engagement (E)
TRYbe emphasizes therapeutic and authentic learning experiences that keep students deeply involved in their development.
Interest-Based Modules: Students engage in activities like Diabolo, which helps develop hand-eye coordination and executive functioning, and Creative Movement, which helps them understand the link between emotions and body movements.
Authentic Learning: The program offers ECG-related opportunities, such as Barista training, Food Safety Certification workshops, and E-sports competitions, ensuring students are engaged in practical, future-oriented skills.
Relationships (R)
A core objective of TRYbe is deepening connectedness through positive relationships with mentors and peers.
Mentorship: Vulnerable students receive consistent guidance from teacher mentors and coaches during weekly coaching sessions.
Co-Participation: Coaches and teachers co-participate with students in activities like Diabolo and mini-showcases, which helps build trust and stronger bonds.
Peer Support: The program encourages students to support one another, with surveys measuring if friends in TRYbe encourage each other to do better in school.
Meaning (M)
The programme provides students with a sense of purpose by empowering them with opportunities for service and outreach.
Community Service: Students participate in outreach projects with organizations like Dignity Kitchen and the Active Aging Centre, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to society.
Leadership in School: Students are given the responsibility of organizing fun competitions for the wider student population and managing duties within the TRYbe Corner.
Achievement (A)
TRYbe is designed to help students experience success and gain confidence through a structured recognition system.
Showcasing Success: Students participate in Mid-Programme and End-of-Programme Mini Showcases where they share stories of personal growth and perform what they have learned.
Goal Setting: Coaching sessions focus on identifying and meeting personal and academic goals, which are tracked through reflection logs and school data.
Rewards System: A Rewards Card system recognizes student achievements in specific modules (like Culinary or Cycling) and rewards exemplary behavior and improved conduct grades.
Plus (+): Resilience and Health
The "Plus" in the framework is addressed through TRYbe's focus on physical well-being and mental resilience.
Developing Resilience: The programme explicitly aims to build resilience by allowing students to experience success in safe environments, helping them bounce back from challenges.
Physical Activity: Healthy lifestyle habits are promoted through activities like cycling expeditions (e.g., QT70) and coordinated physical arts.