STUDENT SERVICES
Berry Street Education Model (BSEM)
Berry Street Education Model (BSEM)
The Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) supports children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. At Boyare, we recognise that childhood trauma, chronic stress, or disadvantage can significantly influence a student’s behaviour, relationships, and capacity to learn. BSEM provides a framework that strengthens student engagement, behaviour, and wellbeing, while helping schools create a more inclusive, calm, and positive culture.
Key Ideas in BSEM
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- Trauma-informed practice
- Building relationships
- Self-regulation
- Stamina for learning
- Character and engagement
“Our motto ‘Learning Together’ captures the community focus of our school. We are committed to building strong and positive partnerships with parents and local community.
12 Buckets
12 Buckets is a Perth-based charity that strives to equip primary students in need of mentoring with the skills, support and connections to build a strong future.
Through our one-to-one mentoring program, our volunteer mentors, help identify a child’s spark, and then, seek to strengthen and grow that spark to help foster resilience and confidence. The focus of the program is to support the social and emotional wellbeing of these students which can lead to them having better engagement in their learning in the classroom and their connection within the school environment.
In the words of one of their students, Rohit (12), “12 Buckets has changed my life. It has helped me to be who I really am and to feel like I am supposed to be here… where I am.”
The 12 Buckets program focuses on 12 areas deemed important for overall wellbeing. These areas fall under the four categories of belonging, generosity, independence, and mastery. Students are referred to the program by the school staff. 12 Buckets underlying philosophy is that fullness in life comes when you pour yourself out for others.
12 Buckets is a place for connection and a place to be challenged to grow. It is a safe space for kids to take a break, focus on themselves, and begin to realise anything is possible!