A Confident Start

Course Schedule

Each session runs for 2.5 hours (including a full meal). 

We engage subject matter experts.

Course Topics Include

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First Impressions

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Topics include: formal and informal introductions (of yourself and others), introducing ourselves to new friends, friends' parents and teachers, meeting and greeting, speaking clearly and confidently, smiling and using eye contact, the basics of small talk, online video etiquette

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Keeping Calm and Organised

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Topics include: recognising the feeling of overwhelm, tools to help us cope with nerves and anxiety, managing exam stress and heavy workloads, staying focused in a healthy way, learning to rest and not to quit, prioritising what is important, planning ahead, making and successfully managing to-do-lists, storing and taking care of our belongings

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Positive Friendship Skills

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Topics include: making and keeping friends, what it means to be a good friend, dealing with rejection and those who are unkind to us, dealing with conflict and common friendship difficulties, getting help when we need it

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