Bangkok Patana Magazine
Dick also praised us for our comprehensive student safeguarding policy and its commitment to anti bullying. Furthermore, we acknowledged the well-developed Personal and Social Health Education curricular that are delivered in both the Primary and Secondary Schools, which help students build key skills for education and life. He was also impressed with our extensive and diverse extra-curricular activities programme, which encourages our students to be balanced and fulfilled. Dick’s visit highlighted that there is a problem and although we have actively engaged in tackling the issues, he asked us to consider what more we can do to develop the social and emotional well-being of the young people in our care. Above all, he has encouraged us to make time for staff to engage, to earn trust and to build connections with their students. In the weeks since Dick’s visit, we have all stopped and reflected on his message and it is fantastic to hear the conversations still happening in the community. It is imperative that this kind of meaningful interaction continues.
“A truly inspirational speaker whose personal experiences led him to want to help people/adolescents and realise that life isn’t always easy, things do go wrong and that’s okey. Recognising that you or someone around you needs help and where to get that help is important. As a parent, I could really identify with his points and I took a lot away from his presentation. Real food for thought.” – Debbie Smith, parent “Dick Moore’s presentation was a refreshingly honest look at the issues facing adolescents today. He offered sensible everyday advice for parents as well as highlighting the darker side of mental health and the signs that point to something more serious.” – Fiona Bertoli, parent “An emotionally captivating presentation that moved, touched and inspired everyone in the room to view life from an alternative perspective. Mr Moore’s personal experiences not only taught us the importance of dealing with overwhelming events but it also encouraged us to translate the pain we encounter into wisdom.” – Emily Hagelauer, Year 12 TERM 3 – 2017/18
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