Years 7–8 – Navigating Early Teens

Priority Alignment: Welcoming & Inclusive Communities | Fostering Connection & Wellbeing

Overview

A structured 6-week early intervention program designed for students in the early high school years — a period marked by identity development, social transition and increased peer influence.

The program supports emotional regulation, positive identity formation and respectful peer relationships, helping young people build the foundational skills needed to navigate adolescence with confidence and responsibility.

Core Components

• Facilitated sessions exploring friendship dynamics, peer influence, and decision-making
• Practical tools for emotional regulation and communication
• Activities strengthening empathy, teamwork and mutual respect
• Guided reflection and goal-setting to build self-awareness and accountability

Intended Outcomes

• Increased emotional literacy and regulation skills
• Stronger peer relationships and sense of belonging
• Improved confidence in managing social pressure
• Development of resilience, responsibility and positive values