Hendre offers a range of programs dealing directly with issues affecting teenage boys and their transition into young adulthood.
These include:
- Bullying
- Self Esteem
- Relationships
- Binge drinking
- Peer pressure
- Self destructive behaviour
- Taking responsibility for one’s actions.
These programs have proven to be highly successful due to Hendre’s sensitive and challenging use of story as the primary medium through which he engages the male students and leads them into a far deeper and considered understanding of the issues being discussed.
Hendre has found (much to his relief!) that teenage boys respond very positively to the use of story and after many years of experience he has come to the conclusion that it is one of the best ways to communicate with them. He has found an almost universal hunger in boys to hear and discuss the issues that arise from a challenging and relevant story that candidly explores each issue.
Hendre has the ability to take the male students and teachers that he works with into a reflective and responsive space, a space often avoided by men. Once the male students have experienced this space they have shown a greater awareness and respect for the vulnerabilities that all men and boys share. They find it liberating.
Referees to contact:
Alan Sage- Nathalia Secondary College
Phil Collins- Welfare Coordinator Shepparton High School
Tanya Watts- Assistant Principal Emerald Secondary College
Tullio Zavattiero- Deputy Principal Salesian College Sunbury
Year Level Programs:
Duration - 2 periods
During the tutorial Hendre covers the major issues that confront men and boys in this society. This includes:
- Responsible sexuality
- Self esteem
- Male privilege
- Positive relationships
- Domestic violence
- Substance abuse.
Through the use of appropriate stories and personal anecdotes, Hendre challenges his male audiences to confront their
feelings and attitudes.
YR 9/10
Anti-Bullying, Relationships & Self Esteem workshops for male students
Duration – 2 periods per topic
Bullying – In this workshop Hendre challenges the students to take a positive role themselves in changing the bullying culture
that often exists among men and boys.
Relationships -Through the use of appropriate (age related) stories Hendre establishes in the students an awareness of the
need men have for strong, secure and nurturing relationships.
Self Esteem – In this seminar Hendre uses stories to focus on the causes and effects of self destructive behaviour at the
same time he encourages the students to believe in their own talents and abilities.
YR 7/8
Don’t Obey Bullies (D.O.B): Bullying prevention workshop
Duration – 2 periods
Through the use of appropriate stories, anecdotes and teacher led discussion groups Hendre encourages students to speak up about
any form of physical or emotional intimidation that they may experience during their years in High School. The seminar offers
teachers an ideal opportunity to introduce students to the school’s bullying prevention programs and initiatives.
NB Some participation by male staff members is required in the yr 9/10 & yr 7/8 programs
For more information contact Hendre on Mobile: 0431 004 106 or Email: hroelink@live.com.au
