Our tamariki (children) need guidance, encouragement and confidence. Through our mental wellbeing programme they’ll learn about their character strengths and how to use them to navigate challenges, build self-awareness, and strengthen self-esteem. They’re taught practical breathing and mindfulness techniques to find calm and focus, and they also explore what community wellbeing means and the positive role they can play in supporting others.
How the programme works & why choose us:
Specialist facilitators
Our trained Community Educators will deliver six interactive 60-minute sessions to students in Year 5-8.
Curriculum led and aligned
We developed the programme in partnership with CORE Education, using best practice content and teaching methods.
Nationwide programme
Working with teachers, our Community Educators visit schools across the motu (country), teaching children important life skills.
Free programme
There is no cost to this programme. we are happy to share our mahi for the good of all.
Trusted for 140+ Years
Hato Hone St John has been trusted by Aotearoa for over 140 years, teaching skills that build confidence and make this programme the right choice for supporting tamariki.
Right there in the classroom
Unlike other mental wellbeing programmes, our educators deliver this programme directly to tamariki at school, embedding support over a 6 week period throughout the term.
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Book your programme
If you’d like to book a FREE St John in Schools programme or if you have any questions, please send us an email and we’ll be happy to help.
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Questions?
Please visit our FAQs page for more information or reach out to us at schools@stjohn.org.nz