Schools choose Healthy Teens when they need practical programs that students will participate in, connect with and remember. Our programs combine movement, mentoring and meaningful conversations to strengthen confidence, emotional regulation, respectful behaviour, physical wellbeing and student engagement. Every program is shaped around the students, school environment and outcomes identified by the school.
“Many students who were initially hesitant to participate in physical activities became actively engaged, showing noticeable improvements in both their physical capabilities and their overall attitude towards fitness.”
Mark Bennett
Former Deputy Head of Middle School, Boys
Haileybury College
“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.”
Melissa Bannister
Wellbeing Team Leader
Cranbourne Secondary College
“The program had a positive impact, strengthening student confidence, emotional regulation and responsible decision making.”
Nicole Rietveld
Deputy Principal, Staff and Students
CREST Education
“Students who normally disengage were fully involved. The impact on confidence was noticeable.”
Anne Mukankusi
Community Liaison Officer
“Healthy Teens built strong relationships with students and created a positive environment with our culturally and linguistically diverse students.”
Sifa Mireye Karakoc
School Community Liaison Officer
VACAP Initiative
Healthy Teens delivered a six week Student Empowerment Program combining non contact boxing, fitness challenges, mentoring, reflection and practical conversations.
Feedback from participating students found:
100% Reported improved confidence
100% Reported improved motivation towards their goals
100% Strongly agreed that the program should continue for other students
88.9% Said they would definitely recommend the program
88.9% Became more willing to participate in activities
Students also reported learning about better choices, goal setting, calming strategies, personal responsibility, respect and the relationship between exercise and mental wellbeing.
These results relate to a specific participating student cohort. Individual experiences and outcomes may vary.
Parents provide another valuable perspective on how students can change beyond an individual session.
“I have seen a marked improvement in my daughter’s confidence since she started training with Paapa. She is more self assured and more comfortable with herself, which has translated into other areas of her life.”
“The program provides a safe and effective way for my son to relieve stress and support his mental wellbeing. After the sessions, he seems more relaxed. He has also developed greater discipline and motivation to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.”
S. Fernandez
Parent
Healthy Teens delivers mentoring, fitness, boxing based wellbeing, self defence, respectful relationships, female only programs, CALD engagement, school incursions, sports academies and targeted student empowerment programs.
Programs can be adapted according to student age, ability, cultural background, support needs and school priorities.
Tell us what your school is experiencing, which students you would like to support and the outcomes you want to achieve. We will recommend the most suitable program, delivery format and next step.
