Posted: October 27th, 2012 | Author: John Bishop | Filed under: About Project HE:RO, Information for Teachers | No Comments »
With the hundreds of programmes, courses, initiatives and products marketed to headteachers in the current educational environment, how can they differentiate what works from what does not work? And why should they bother to read blog posts like this one that are clearly designed to sell such a “solution.”
Well every once in a while something comes along that makes a real difference. More often than not, the best of these innovations are non-strategic and happen purely by chance, through serendipity.
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Tags: Attainment, behaviour, Evolve, Evolve Health Mentors, exclusions, HERO, mentoring, pause button therapy, PBT, project hero, schools, Self esteem, suspensions, vulnerable children
Posted: December 16th, 2011 | Author: John Price | Filed under: The HE:RO Team | No Comments »
Project HE:RO is delighted to announce the support of another inspirational role model from the world of entertainment. Josh Barwick is a young professional ballet dancer with the Northern Ballet Company. His story provides an excellent example of how your passion can come out from nowhere, grab you and never let go.
A Real Life Billy Elliot
Josh was a typical eleven year old schoolboy and, apparently, not outstanding in any particular way. One day his mum said she was taking his cousins to try out a dance class at a local school and asked him if he wanted to tag along. Josh was doing nothing much in particular and thought it was something new to try and off he went. However, once he walked into the studios Josh immediately felt that he had found a special place where he belonged and started his love affair with dance.
Inspirational Teacher, Expert Advice
There is a further twist in the tale, however. Josh told his new dance teacher, Deana Morgan, that he wanted to be a professional dancer but was put off when she informed him that he would need to study ballet. Josh resisted at first but Deana pointed out he was unlikely to have the necessary technical foundation to make it professionally without some grounding in ballet.
A Life Transformed
So against his own initial judgement, Josh attended his first ballet lesson – and his attitude was totally transformed the moment the class started. The rest, as they say, is history.
This true story about Josh shows how important it is for all children to try as many activities as possible so that they may uncover their interests and talents.
”…From the first moment I walked in to the studio, something clicked and I fell in love with the whole idea of being a professional ballet dancer. I knew instantly that I wanted to make this my career. It took a lot of hard work, time and effort but it paid off in the end. I am now dancing with my dream company, Northern Ballet. It shows that if you have a dream you have to follow it – as they can come true”
Project HE:RO is a fantastic scheme and I really encourage schools and organisations to get involved…”
Josh Barwick, Northern Ballet
Tags: Ballet, Billy Elliott, Confidence, Elmhurst Dance, Evolve, Evolve Health Mentors, healthy eating for children, Josh Barwick, Northern Ballet, project hero, project hero uk, Self esteem, vulnerable children
Posted: December 16th, 2011 | Author: John Price | Filed under: The HE:RO Team | No Comments »
Singer Kimberley Walsh has made a very successful career out of her passion for performing arts and is also a talented actress and dancer. Her career requires her to be in top condition to perform and look good at the same time. Kim has also needed to train up for some of her charity work as seen when she trekked up Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief.
“…Project HE:RO is doing great things to help young children get healthy and make the most of their potential. I think this is a brilliant scheme and encourage all schools to get involved…”
Kimberley Walsh
Tags: Confidence, Evolve, Kimberley Walsh, obesity in children, Primary School PE, project hero, Self esteem
Posted: September 16th, 2011 | Author: John Price | Filed under: Testimonials | No Comments »
Project HE:RO™ (Health Engagement : Real Outcomes) and the Evolve Health Mentor programme have been developed with the help of a number of forward-thinking head teachers. These partners have been the pioneers of the programme and it is truly rewarding to see one enterprising head teacher receive the following feedback after a recent OFSTED inspection of her school:
“The Health Mentors are a key element in the school’s provision, not only in providing a high quality of basic care for pupils whose circumstances make them vulnerable, but also in promoting basic literacy and numeracy skills through individual support and providing positive role models in promoting a healthy lifestyle. As a result, the pupils feel safe and know that there is always someone who will listen.”
OFSTED Report, St George’s CE Primary School, March 2011
Tags: Evolve, Evolve Health Mentors, ofsted, project hero, safeguarding, Self esteem, vulnerable children
Posted: May 19th, 2011 | Author: John Price | Filed under: Information for Teachers | No Comments »
Multi-skilled and cost-effective
The implementation of Project HE:RO™ (Health Engagement : Real Outcomes) and the subsequent deployment of Health Mentor(s) within your primary school will have immediate benefits for the children and staff in your charge. Health Mentors are multi-skilled and deliver you the following benefits when tackling complex staffing and budgetary challenges:
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Tags: Aspirations, Attainment, Attendance, children healthy eating, Confidence, Education, Evolve, evolve health, Evolve Health Mentors, evolve sport, healthy eating for children, inactivity in children, PPA cover, Self esteem, vulnerable children
