Year 8 HumanKIND Program

Over the next four weeks, our Year 8 students will be taking part in the inspiring HumanKIND Program, delivered by the incredible team from Zero2Hero (Z2H).

Founded here in WA, Zero2Hero is a mental health charity dedicated to empowering young people to become mental health heroes in their schools and communities. Their programs focus on building resilience, compassion, and leadership. HumanKIND is informed by compassion-focused therapy (CFT) — an evidence-based approach proven to be transformational for young people, encouraging self-compassion and empathy for the shared challenges we all face.

Program Schedule

  • Session #1 — Week 3 (Oct 29)
    Understanding Compassion
    Students will explore the 3 Systems Model of emotional regulation, learning how compassion is a skill that supports both themselves and others.

  • Session #2 — Week 4 (Nov 5)
    Giving Compassion
    A deep dive into why compassion matters and how we can express it through everyday actions and interactions.

  • Session #3 — Week 5 (Nov 12)
    Self Compassion
    A focus on self-care and positive self-talk as tools for resilience and wellbeing.

  • Session #4 — Week 6 (Nov 19)
    The Compassion Project
    Working in groups, students will design and implement compassion-based initiatives within the College community.

Locations

To accommodate the size of the cohort, students will be split into two groups. Sessions will be facilitated by the Z2H team in the Learning Hub and Gym.

This program is a beautiful opportunity for students to learn, lead, and bring kindness to life in our College community. Families, staff, and friends are warmly invited to pop in and see kindness in action throughout the sessions. 

Any questions can be directed to:
Lexi (Head of Year 8)

Mother Teresa Catholic College