Standard Programs (7 – 10 and 11 – 14 years)
Mum from St James PS, Brighton
Mia has grown so much in the last year in her self esteem, her resolve and her ability to speak up and articulate her feelings and thoughts. She has grown a quiet confidence and we are so proud of her. We have no doubt that you and the wonderful Shine Program has played a big […]
Abby, Lucy, Sherri and Michael VOGEL. Abby is in Grade 6 and attends Richmond PS
I would like you to know that we thank you so wholeheartedly and humbly for you are a part of what makes Abby’s heart sing. The bounce in her step as she enters and leaves Shine, provides joy and hope that as she enters high school she will find the bounce in her step there […]
Sienna Martino, aged 13 years, Loreto Toorak
Sienna completed the entire curriculum. This is her graduation speech: Good evening Ladies and Gentleman, Wow. I can’t believe it has been nearly a year since I started Shine. Time sure does fly. When I started my Shine journey nearly a year ago, I had no idea where it would take me. Now, I can […]
Jo and Dean Petch, parents of Emily Petch aged 12, Moorabbin Primary School, Victoria
“It has been a wonderful opportunity for Emily to have attended SHINE Academy where Melissa has identified the importance of teaching our girls the gift of emotional resilience which is sadly lacking in today’s society. The SHINE program has taught her the crucial elements of resilience and how her response and reactions can shape her […]
Helen Radden, mother of Evie
Well, this really is the end of a wonderful road that Evie has been on with you. She has loved every minute of it and we can’t thank you enough for your insight, compassion and enthusiasm.
AnujanaDolamulla, aged 12, Glen Waverley PS
Anujana delivered her final graduation speech off by heart. “Good evening ladies and gentlemen, my name is AnujanaDolamulla and I would like to start off this speech by thanking my parents and my sister for driving me to Shine every Tuesday night. Without them I would have never been able to get into the position […]
Inna, McKinnon SC parent
We would like to say a huge thanks for the positive change you brought to Naomi. I can definitely say that the courses made Naomi more confident, more self-respectful and the most important thing is that Naomi started looking at herself from the side and taking ownership of her actions. It was very sad to […]
Isabella MacKrill, aged 11 years, Gardenvale PS
Isabella completed the entire curriculum (four terms/32 weeks). This was her graduation speech: “When my mum first told me that I was coming to Shine, I didn’t want to come at all, I didn’t think the girls here would be kind but as soon I stepped into class, I was greeted with happiness and joy, […]
Pauline O’Kane, mum of Scarlet, aged 11, St Joseph’s Elsternwick
Scarlet loves going to Shine each week. It is her favourite time of the week and she looks forward to it and loves to talk about it afterwards. I feel that she is learning so much in the reassuring, positive, safe environment you provide. Her father and I have been very pleased to observe her […]
Carolyn, Rachel Homer’s mum, Albert Park Primary School
We are very grateful to you for creating the safe, supportive environment where Rachel could stand up and do the one thing that is so difficult for her – read in public. Last night, and indeed the whole shine program, has been a huge confidence building experience for Rachel and we are very grateful for […]