Saturday, September 12, 2009

Resources for Students moving to Secondary School

When young Christians begin Secondary School there is a big challenge for both themselves and their parents.
It is a new environment. They begin to explore more about who they are and who others are.

The following resources may help congregations minister to families in their congregation or schools who are about to experience this change...
It's your move

Across Australia, there are thousands of students who will enter high school next year. Many of them are wondering how they’ll get on and what the future holds for them at this time of big change in their lives. Which is why Scripture Union Has produced It’s Your Move!
It’s Your Move! contains
An A-Z survival guide for high school
Loads of wise advice and helpful interviews
True stories, quizzes, puzzles and jokes
The results of an Australian student survey
In 2009 the Cost is $4.95 a book or $4 for 20 or more copies
For more information visit http://www.scriptureunion.org.au/documents/ItsYourMoveA4Flyer.pdf

There is also a leaders guide at http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/SU_ItsYourMove/english/downloads/IYM%20Users%20Guide.pdf which relates to the UK version

YP's guide to starting Secondary School

Introducing the YP’s Guide to Starting Secondary School: this little book is packed full of helpful advice for young people about to make the move from their primary school. Written by well-known youth author Steve Holloway, it also has puzzles, questionnaires – and a reminder that God is always with them. Some of the topics included are: leaving primary school well, facing fear, the first day at the new school, worshipping God anywhere, surviving parents’ evenings, and relationships.Also included are seven days’ worth of Bible reading notes to help young people get to know the God who loves them and has planned a brilliant future for them.

For more information visit http://crsonline.com.au/crs_r_Information.asp?rID=1853454184&fs=1

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