When in the middle years of Ania’s primary school my rather cheerful and outgoing child started experiencing tension and sadness as a result of intensity in communication styles of some school peers I tried to help by talking to her and explaining. Though my insight into the issues wasn’t adequate as I’d grown up overseas and did not have enough experience within the Australian environment. I also lacked specialist knowledge and techniques.
We feel very lucky to have learnt about the SHINE Program just in time to give us the feeling of hope. The program proved to be so well prepared and structured, delivered in the most stimulating and engaging way, and in the friendliest atmosphere. No surprise that all the girls just couldn’t have enough of it and were always impatiently looking forward to the next class!
Bit by bit they were learning and reiterating the techniques of effective interpersonal communication and outstanding personal presentation; how to achieve and maintain emotional stability and wellbeing in the modern very complex and multifaceted social environments. My daughter grew so confident and empowered by the knowledge and understanding she acquired through SHINE, that this final year of primary school proved to be the most enjoyable out of all. I’m glad to hear that more than often Ania quotes Ms.Anderson, happily uses and shares the skills and attitudes she’s learnt in SHINE.
I also obtained the feeling of ease and confidence in my daughter’s social abilities.
We just cannot thank you enough, Dear Ms Andersonpt for creating SHINE and making it available to us!
May the coming New 2013 Year bring good health, prosperity, success and good luck to you and your loved ones!
With appreciation and admiration