[ Home ] [ OWN Empowerment ] [ Real Hope School Programs ] [ Art Gallery ] [ Children's Parliament ] [ Children's Peace Award ] [ Disclaimer ] [ Friends Sponsor ] [ Funny Business Workshops ] [ Get Informed ] [ Patch Adams ] [ Contact Us ]

OWN EMPOWERMENT

[ Turn the music on ]  [ Turn the music off ]
 
[ Real Hope A New Model ] [ Africa Project ] [ Education ] [ Primary Schools ] [ Slide Show ] [ Testimonials ] [ World Peace Day ]
 

REAL HOPES

FOR PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. Program

Overview of the Program
Areas Explored in the Program 		Teaching R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E.
The Aims of R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. 		R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. in Your School - Prices
Principals Endorsements of the Program

"Bullying is recognised as a form of violent behaviour. In Australia, a study of 7,500 students reported that 20% of students aged between 5-17 years were bullied at least once a week. Bullying is considered more prevalent in Primary school.” 
www.peacebuildersoz.com/papers/June99.htm

Overview of The R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. Program

The R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. Program is an innovative new program which combines clowning, peace, non-violence and anti-bullying. This program is likely to be the first program of its kind that centres around values, peace, non-violence, anti-bullying and clowning to inspire and instruct peaceful behaviours. 

The program is delivered by ‘Peacefull the clown' .   The clown is a powerful symbol of fun, equality, non judgement and that it is o.k. to make mistakes.  The children are excited to see Peacefull each week and feel sad when it is time to say goodbye.   Click here to view a slideshow of Peacefull with the children.

The program is endorsed by the famous American clown Dr. Patch Adams .  Click here for a slideshow of Patch in Russia. 

The R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. program is creative , stimulatory and bi-directional encouraging freedom of expression and exploration of who we are and how to deal with problems.  It engages the children's interest powerfully on many levels and is designed to ensure that children embody peaceful behaviours and become empowered to take responsibility for their lives and their impact on the lives of others.

The program is built upon accelerated and associative learning by linking:

  • symbols, colour, jokes, questioning, positive thinking, philosophy, facts, mediation, role play activities, games, puppets, tricks, juggling and visualisation around core values.

The program revolves around the theme of anti-bullying and positive communication.

The clown image projects a positive, fun, friendly and safe image to children.

Return to index

Areas Explored in the R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. Program

The program is comprehensive and in general explores the following:

  • Problem solving:  brainstorm session around values;
  • Conflict resolution:  mediation, role plays, power issues;
  • Humour:  telling positive non-discriminatory jokes to each other;
  • Philosophy and facts;
  • Emotions and expressing feelings;
  • Communication skills;
  • Perception and awareness;
  • Non-violence and Gandhi's example;
  • Cooperation and unity;
  • War and peace;
  • Exclusive and discriminatory behaviours;
  • Enjoyment and clowning skills e.g. juggling;
  • Visualisation and relaxation.

This program develops multiple intelligences such as:  linguistic, spatial, bodily-kinaesthetic, intrapersonal (knowing yourself) and interpersonal (knowing others).   In particular the program encourages emotional intelligence by showing love and speaking in a way that is kind and loving.  Many children these days are not receiving enough love from their parents and may find themselves feeling unable to socialise with others easily.  This program discusses values and explores the self and others.  It emphasises conflict resolution and problem solving with an emphasis on perceptions and communications.  It is a holistic course which recognises the vital importance of developing the whole person .  Therefore, the purpose of life is to live to reach full potential and feel a happiness in life.  Moreover, it is to the benefit of society that we raise functional, happy and fulfilled people who can actively contribute to enhancing our society and world.

Return to index

Teaching R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E.

The R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. program offers an innovative approach to teaching :

  • Utilising the clown image to engage the children on an equal level;

  • Use accelerated learning techniques by linking colours, symbols, positive thinking and use of auditory, visual and tactile activities;

  • Using humour and positively to create a fun and stimulating atmosphere for learning;

  • Using drama and props to enhance visual memory and increase active participation;

  • Expanding learning about children through active 'brainstorming' sessions which record children's perceptions and use of words.  This information will be disseminated to parents in newsletters;

  • Utilising games and activities that raise awareness and integrate a range of values;

  • Emphasise nonviolence and peaceful behaviours as strength or power within;

  • Actively teach anti-bullying by utilising of visual materials and role plays using puppets.

Professional Development will be available for schools expressing an interest in teaching the program.

Return to index

The Aims of R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E.

This program arose out of the realisation that children are not learning peace, values and life skills to cope with an increasingly complex world.

The aims of the program are:

  1. To instil positive proactive values to enable children to deal with conflict and project peaceful behaviour within the school and throughout their lives.
     

  2. To instil positive peace values in children to empower them to create a future world based on peace and non-violence.

Return to index

R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. in Your School

Currently the program is being run in Primary Schools, however interest has been expressed for secondary schools.  If sufficient demand this may be offered to secondary schools.

What is the recommended age group?

Grades 4, 5 and 6.

What is the duration of the R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. program?

The program is considered more effective over the 8 week period.  There is greater opportunity of repetition over time and developing relationships between the children and Peacefull. 

The program runs for:

  • 8 weeks, 55 minutes per sessions, minimum of 2 classes per school;

  • Tailored sessions with particular values which compliment the Curriculum Standards Framework;

  • World Peace Clown Day program click here for to find out more.

What are the benefits for schools:

  • The program is exciting for the children and actively teaches peaceful behaviours and anti-bullying;

  • The program commits to the school for 8 weeks to ensure its effectiveness;

  • A clown brings joy to the children and staff;

  • The children receive a clown playbook to reinforce what is learned;

  • A newsletter will be produced from the brainstorming session to go out to parents, therefore involving parents in the process;

  • The World Peace Day is a great opportunity for Harmony Day (21 March) and World peace Day (21 September).  It is a great opportunity to engage parents and the community to become aware of conflict resolution, anti-bullying and peaceful behaviours.  In addition, the school may want to consider utilising media attention to report the event and further communicate the messages of peace and community building;

  • The program raises the profile of the school in respect of bringing in programs that teach values to children.

What is the price of Peace and Non-violence?

R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. is an 8 week program and/or tailored sessions:

  • $200 per class.  It is priced to make this essential course accessible to all schools. (Note minimum of 15 to maximum of 30 children per class).

World Peace Clown Day program:

  • $500 per day Involves the whole school and the day can culminate in a wonderful exhibition by the children or a play, role play or puppet show. 

Whole School Anti Bullying Consultancy available. 

Contact for further information.

Return to index

Principals Endorse the R.E.A.L. H.O.P.E. program

The program has been run in both metropolitan and rural schools (refer below).  The schools include:  Government schools, Steiner, Montessori and Special schools.   You are welcome to contact schools to find out more about the program.  

A DVD is available which provides an overview of the program. 

For detailed testimonials from schools and children click here .

For general enquiries click here .

Melbourne Metropolitan Schools

  • Kay Doecke, Principal
    Thomastown Meadows Primary School
    (03) 9466 1810
     
  • Marion Hadingham, Teacher
    Heatherwood School (special school)
    Grade 7 (03) 98428379
     

Rural Primary Schools

Return to index



 
[ Real Hope A New Model ] [ Africa Project ] [ Education ] [ Primary Schools ] [ Slide Show ] [ Testimonials ] [ World Peace Day ]

[ Home ] [ OWN Empowerment ] [ Real Hope School Programs ] [ Art Gallery ] [ Children's Parliament ] [ Children's Peace Award ] [ Disclaimer ] [ Friends Sponsor ] [ Funny Business Workshops ] [ Get Informed ] [ Patch Adams ] [ Contact Us ]