Primary Schools
Building confidence, skills and self-belief from an early age
The foundations young people develop early in life can shape how they approach challenges, relationships, learning and opportunities as they grow.
Power-Up gives primary school students practical tools to build confidence, strengthen relationships, make positive choices and take greater ownership of their thoughts, feelings and actions.
Through engaging activities, discussion, reflection and goal-setting, students develop skills they can use in everyday life at school, at home and in their relationships with others.
Power-Up Personal Leadership Program
Power-Up is Youth Opportunities' Personal Leadership Program for primary school students.
The Program supports students to better understand themselves, recognise their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to navigate challenges, build positive relationships and make positive choices.
Power-Up is designed to meet students where they are, with content that can be adapted to suit different cohorts and school environments.
At a glance
Who
Primary school students, with a focus on Years 5 and 6
Purpose
Building confidence, self-belief, positive relationships and practical Personal Leadership skills
Format
Nine 45-minute lessons delivered across one school term
Curriculum
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum
Delivery
Delivered by trained school educators, supported by Youth Opportunities
Resources
Online platform with lesson plans, resources and guidance materials
The Power Up Approach
Through interactive activities, discussion, reflection and goal-setting, students explore practical concepts and strategies that they can apply to situations they experience in everyday life.
Students explore topics including:
Self-awareness and self-image
Positive communication
Empathy and respect
Personal responsibility
Managing emotions and challenges
Building positive friendships
Decision-making
Goal-setting
Personal growth
The focus is on giving students practical tools they can understand, practise and carry with them beyond the Program.
What’s included?
Power-Up is designed to be delivered in partnership with schools, with Youth Opportunities providing the training, resources and support needed to implement the Program confidently.
EDUCATOR TRAINING & SUPPORT
School staff receive training and support from Youth Opportunities to confidently deliver the Program.
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Educators have access to structured lesson plans, activities and supporting resources through the online platform.
CURRICULUM-ALIGNED CONTENT
Program content is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Youth Opportunities provides guidance and support to help schools successfully introduce and deliver Power-Up.
SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES
Resources can be provided to support communication with students, families and the wider school community.
What value can Power Up bring to your school?
When young people have the skills to understand themselves, communicate positively, manage challenges and take responsibility for their choices, those skills can influence how they engage with learning, relationships and the wider school community.
Power-Up gives students a shared language and practical framework for Personal Leadership that educators can reinforce beyond the Program sessions.
Power-Up can support students to:
Build Confidence
Develop greater belief in themselves and their ability to take positive action.
Strengthen Relationships
Communicate more positively and develop stronger connections with others.
Navigate Challenges
Build practical strategies for responding to setbacks and difficult situations.
Take Ownership
Recognise what is within their control and take greater responsibility for their choices.
Set Goals
Identify what matters to them and take steps towards the future they want.
Grow
Develop the confidence to try new things, learn from experiences and step outside their comfort zone.
Supporting Educators
Power-Up is designed to be delivered by school educators, allowing the language and concepts from the Program to be reinforced throughout everyday school life.
Youth Opportunities provides training, resources and ongoing support to help educators confidently deliver the Program and create opportunities for students to practise their Personal Leadership skills beyond the sessions.
Power-Up Program Outcomes
46%
now less likely to bully others
94%
felt they were a better friend
91%
Reduction in reported bullying
72%
felt more confident
"The program has been great. The resources are relevant and contextualised well, the content is engaging and easy to deliver. I have really enjoyed teaching the Power-Up program and look forward to running it again next year."
- Educator
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