By TBHS | Posted: Thursday September 19, 2019
Timaru Boys’ has participated in this programme for the past 10 years.
Rock On began in 2003 in North Hamilton, prompted by Police concerns about the high number of serious youth offenders who were also regular truants.
We meet monthly to discuss the boys on the programme. Involved are representatives from the school as well as the following agencies:
· Police
· Oranga Tamariki
· Ministry of Education
· Truancy Services
· Public Health Nursing
It is a joint initiative between these agencies and the school with the aim of reducing truancy and youth offending and increasing engagement in Education.
Addressing attendance through Family-agency partnership, rather than dishing out punishment or blame, is key to ROCK ON’s philosophy.
It is a very important, relevant and successful part of the school’s commitment to increased attendance.
Timaru Boys' is proud of the strong relationships we build with our local Police and support agencies and look forward to continuing to build upon these relationships.
