Introducing Rowena...

Kia ora koutou! My name is Rowena Dawson and I am Prebbleton School's Community Response Worker - supporting children's wellbeing. I am employed by the Christchurch Methodist Mission to work in various schools around the greater Christchurch area. I will be based in Prebbleton School on a Monday from 9am until 3pm.

I can support your child to build resilience by teaching them strategies to help manage their emotions and build on their social skills. I am able to work with your child on managing anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, parent separation, impulse control as well as building self-esteem and confidence, to name a few. 

If you have any concerns about your child or whānau, please feel free to email me and we can discuss the needs of your child/whānau. I mostly work one-to-one with children, however, if there is a common need among a few children (e.g. social skills), a group can be made.

The school may also feel the need to refer your child to me. However, if this is the case, they will speak to you prior to making the referral.

If you would like any more information on what I can help with, please feel free to contact me.

My contact details are: rowenad@mmsi.org.nz - 027 818 7117

My work hours are: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Talofa lava whānau of Prebbleton Primary school.

Just to remind everyone Mana Ake is working in our school and our focus is around enhancing wellbeing and positive mental health for all tamariki. We work holistically so can offer support to the whanau as well. We are passionate about empowering and supporting tamariki, so if you think this service could benefit your child please talk to your classroom teacher about making a request for support.

Mana Ake - Stronger for Tomorrow provides support for children aged five to 12 years old across Canterbury.

Mana Ake kaimahi work with schools to support teachers, families and whānau when children are experiencing ongoing issues that impact their wellbeing such as anxiety, social isolation, parental separation, grief and loss and managing emotions.

Kaimahi have a diverse range of skills and include psychologists, social workers, counsellors, teachers and youth workers. Kaimahi can work with individual children and their families at school, in the community or at home and with groups of children in schools. They provide advice, guidance and support for teachers and family/ whānau.

Mana Ake is available to children in schools across Canterbury. Talk to your child's teacher, or a member of the school staff, to check if Mana Ake is the right service to support your child.