School Based Mentoring Programs That Help Students Make Better Choices
Healthy Teens delivers practical mentoring programs that help students build confidence, emotional control, resilience, respect and direction. Through structured conversations, positive adult connection and movement based activities, we help young people reflect on their choices, manage pressure and engage more positively at school. Our programs work alongside your school’s wellbeing, leadership and student support teams.
Trusted by schools including Haileybury College, Cranbourne SC, Lighthouse Christian College and Westall SC
"Beyond the Conversation"
Practical Mentoring That Meets Students Where They Are
Not every student responds best to sitting in a classroom and being told what to do.
Some students need movement.
Some need conversation.
Some need a trusted adult who will listen without judgement.
Some need help learning how to manage anger, pressure, frustration, confidence, respect and decision making.
Healthy Teens mentoring programs are built around connection, structure and practical life skills.
We help students feel seen, heard and supported while also challenging them to take greater ownership of their choices, behaviour and future.
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From Conversation to Meaningful Support
Schools are supporting young people through more pressure than ever.
Many students are dealing with low confidence, emotional outbursts, poor decision making, disengagement, peer issues, family stress, lack of direction or difficulty managing behaviour.
Healthy Teens provides a practical mentoring option that works alongside the school’s wellbeing, leadership and student support teams.
Our role is not to replace counselling, psychology or crisis support.
Our role is to provide positive adult connection, structured mentoring, practical reflection, movement based engagement and support that helps students develop healthier habits, stronger thinking and better choices.
“Through our ongoing partnership with Healthy Teens, including the mentoring provided to our school based personal trainer, we have seen firsthand the organisation’s commitment to building student confidence, fostering positive relationships, and creating supportive environments where young people feel motivated to participate and grow. The mentoring support has strengthened our capacity to deliver safe, inclusive, and engaging physical activity opportunities for students”
– Mitchell Buck
HPE Faculty Leader & Sports Coordinator. Lighthouse CC
What Students Learn
Healthy Teens mentoring gives students a practical and supportive space to reflect, move, speak, listen and grow. Through the program, students build greater confidence, stronger emotional control, better communication skills and a deeper respect for themselves and others. They learn to make more thoughtful decisions, respond to pressure in healthier ways, understand the consequences of their choices and take greater responsibility for their actions. The program also helps students develop resilience, take pride in their effort and progress, strengthen their connection with school and gain a clearer sense of direction. The goal is not perfection. It is steady progress, honest reflection and helping young people take meaningful steps towards becoming stronger, calmer and more responsible.
Who This Program Is For
Healthy Teens mentoring programs can support students who may need help with:
Confidence
Emotional control
Respect
Resilience
Goal setting
Decision making
Behaviour choices
School engagement
Positive male role modelling
Leadership
Motivation
Peer pressure
Self discipline
Communication
Managing frustration
Taking responsibility
The program can be especially helpful for students who respond well to practical learning, physical activity, mentoring conversations and positive adult connection.
Program Options for Schools
Every school is different, so the mentoring model can be shaped around your students, timetable and school priorities.
Healthy Teens can provide:
One on one mentoring
Small group mentoring
Term based mentoring programs
Movement based mentoring
Boxing and fitness based mentoring
Leadership and resilience programs
Student wellbeing programs
Behaviour support mentoring
Sports and performance mentoring
Confidence and emotional control programs
Support for selected students identified by wellbeing or year level teams
Programs can be delivered during school hours, lunchtime, after school or as part of a targeted wellbeing or engagement strategy.
Safe, Structured and School Appropriate
Healthy Teens mentoring is designed to be safe, respectful and appropriate for school environments.
Sessions are structured, purposeful and aligned with student wellbeing goals.
The program does not replace clinical support, counselling, psychology or emergency intervention.
Instead, it provides an extra layer of practical support through mentoring, movement, reflection, goal setting and positive adult connection.
Our mentoring programs focus on:
Student safety
Respectful communication
Clear expectations
Age appropriate conversations
Positive role modelling
Emotional regulation
Healthy decision making
Supportive challenge
School staff communication
Practical student growth
“He used language that connected with the young men and quickly gained their trust to speak frankly about some very serious issues: vaping, pornography, consent, boundaries, relationships, peer pressure and decisions that shape their identity”
Mariam Khalil
Deputy Head of Campus – Senior Secondary (11-12)
CREST EDUCATION
How the Mentoring Program Works
1. School Conversation
We begin with a conversation to understand your school’s needs, the students you are hoping to support and the outcomes you would like to see.
This helps us recommend the right structure for your school.
2. Student Selection
The school identifies students who may benefit from mentoring.
This may include students needing confidence, emotional regulation, positive role modelling, behaviour support, leadership development or stronger school engagement.
3. Program Structure
We agree on the program format, session length, group size, timetable and focus areas.
This may be one on one mentoring, small group mentoring, movement based mentoring or a term based program.
4. Mentoring Sessions
Students participate in structured sessions that may include conversation, reflection, goal setting, practical activities, boxing, fitness, emotional regulation strategies and accountability.
5. Feedback and Recommendations
Where appropriate, Healthy Teens can provide feedback to the school about student engagement, participation, growth areas and recommended next steps.
Example 8 Week Mentoring Program
Schools can use a structured 8 week program as a starting point.
Week 1: Connection, Trust and Student Goals
Students build rapport with the mentor, discuss expectations and identify personal goals.
Week 2: Identity, Choices and Responsibility
Students explore who they are becoming, the choices they are making and how responsibility affects their future.
Week 3: Emotional Control and Managing Pressure
Students learn practical ways to notice frustration, calm their body and respond better under pressure.
Week 4: Respect, Boundaries and Communication
Students discuss respect for self, respect for others, healthy boundaries and better communication.
Week 5: Resilience and Responding to Setbacks
Students learn how to handle mistakes, disappointment, conflict and challenges without giving up.
Week 6: Confidence, Effort and Discipline
Students explore how confidence grows through effort, consistency and doing hard things.
Week 7: Leadership and Positive Influence
Students reflect on the influence they have on others and how they can lead through their choices.
Week 8: Reflection, Growth and Next Steps
Students review their progress, identify what has changed and set goals for what comes next.
Student Outcomes Schools May See
Every student is different, but mentoring can help students make progress in areas that matter at school and in life.
Schools may see growth in:
Confidence
Respect
Emotional control
Self discipline
Motivation
Goal setting
Behaviour choices
Communication
Leadership
Attendance and engagement
Resilience
Positive peer interactions
Willingness to ask for help
Connection with trusted adults
The aim is to help students build skills they can carry beyond the mentoring session.
Why Movement Based Mentoring Works
Some students open up more when they are moving.
Fitness, boxing and practical challenges can help students build trust, release energy, manage emotions and engage in conversations that may not happen in a traditional setting.
Movement gives students a positive outlet.
Mentoring gives them space to reflect.
Together, they create a powerful environment for growth.
Through movement based mentoring, students can practise discipline, self control, effort, teamwork, listening, respect and resilience in real time.
What Schools Receive
Depending on the program structure, your school may receive:
A clear mentoring program outline
Session themes
Student attendance tracking
Goal setting activities
Student reflection tasks
Practical mentoring activities
Staff communication
Student progress observations
End of program feedback
Recommendations for next steps
Optional pre and post student survey
This helps schools see the program as more than a weekly session.
It becomes a structured student support program with clear goals, themes and feedback.
Start With a Pilot Program
Your school does not need to commit to a large program straight away.
Many schools begin with a small pilot group.
This may include a selected year level, a wellbeing group, a leadership group, a group of disengaged students or students identified by the school as needing extra support.
A pilot program allows the school to review:
Student engagement
Program suitability
Session structure
Behaviour changes
Student feedback
Staff feedback
Future program options
At the end of the pilot, Healthy Teens can provide feedback and recommendations to help your school decide whether to continue, adjust or expand the program.
Parent and Student Voice
When students feel supported, families often notice the difference.
Healthy Teens mentoring can help students feel more confident, more motivated and more willing to take ownership of their choices.
“The impact on my child’s character and personal growth has been remarkable. The emphasis on values such as discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship has instilled a strong sense of integrity and respect in my child” S. Crowsworth Parent
Supporting Wellbeing Teams
Healthy Teens works alongside the school, not separate from it.
We understand that wellbeing teams, year level leaders and teachers are often supporting students with complex needs.
Our mentoring programs can provide an additional practical support option for students who need connection, structure and encouragement.
We can communicate with relevant staff, follow school expectations and help reinforce the values and behaviours the school is already trying to build.
“Healthy Teens has proven to be a practical, scalable, and high-impact Tier 2 intervention, particularly effective in engaging boys and supporting both behaviour and wellbeing outcomes. A key strength of the program is its ability to create a safe and respectful space where students feel comfortable reflecting on their actions and experiences.
Based on both observed impact and collected data, I strongly support the continued delivery and expansion of the Healthy Teens program within schools. Pre- and post-program survey results indicate a high level of success, and the content has consistently been relevant, engaging, and purposeful for students”
– Melissa Bannister. Wellbeing Team Leader Cranbourne SC.
What Happens After You Book
After you book a conversation, we will discuss your school’s goals, student needs and current support options.
We can talk through:
Which students you want to support
What challenges your school is seeing
Whether one on one or small group mentoring is more suitable
Whether movement based mentoring would be helpful
How a pilot program could work
What outcomes your school would like to track
The best starting point for your students
There is no pressure and no obligation.
Just a practical conversation about what could work for your school.
Why Schools Choose Healthy Teens
Schools choose Healthy Teens because our programs are practical, relatable and student focused.
We understand that young people need more than information.
They need connection, structure, consistency and encouragement.
Healthy Teens brings together mentoring, movement, wellbeing, discipline and positive role modelling in a way that students can understand and engage with.
Schools choose us because we focus on:
Building trust with students
Helping students reflect on their choices
Supporting emotional control
Encouraging respect and responsibility
Creating safe and structured sessions
Working alongside school staff
Using movement to support engagement
Helping students build confidence and direction
Providing practical feedback and next steps
“Paapa’s programs emphasised the importance of wellbeing and self-leadership, aligning perfectly with the values we promote at Haileybury. He consistently encouraged students to set goals, work as a team, and reflect on their progress, which has not only benefited their physical health but also their personal and academic development”
Mark Bennett
Deputy Head of Middle School Boys, Haileybury College
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program only for students with behaviour issues?
No. The program can support students with behaviour challenges, but it can also support students who need confidence, leadership, resilience, direction, motivation or positive adult connection.
Can the program run during school hours?
Yes. The program can be delivered during school hours, lunchtime or after school depending on your school timetable and student needs.
Can this be delivered as a small group program?
Yes. Healthy Teens can deliver one on one mentoring or small group mentoring depending on what works best for the school.
Does the program include fitness or boxing?
It can. Some students engage strongly through movement, boxing and fitness based activities. These can be included where appropriate and where the school wants a movement based model.
Is this counselling?
No. Healthy Teens mentoring is not counselling, psychology or crisis intervention. It is a structured mentoring and student support program that works alongside the school’s wellbeing team.
Can we start with a pilot?
Yes. A pilot program is often the best way to begin. It allows the school to test the model, review student engagement and decide the best next step.
Can the program be customised?
Yes. The program can be shaped around your students, timetable, school goals and wellbeing priorities.
Ready to Explore a Mentoring Program for Your Students?
Healthy Teens can help your school provide practical, structured and engaging mentoring support for students who need confidence, emotional control, respect, resilience and direction.
