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ARIMA WEST GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL
SINCE 1981
AIM HIGH, THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
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4H MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY
Helping young people become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of a diverse society.
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Nonformal
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Volunteer-led
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Group experience
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Ages 5-18
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Experiential
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Sequential, research-based learning
VISION
A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change.
MISSION
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
MISSION MANDATES
Citizenship
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Civic Engagement
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Service
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Civic Education
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Leadership
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Citizenship is interwoven into learning experiences through opportunities to engage with the community and through building relationships with both youth and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Healthy Living
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Nutrition
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Fitness
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Social-Emotional Health
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Prevention of Injuries
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Prevention of Tobacco, Alcohol, and other Drug Use
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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A positive relationship with a caring adult.
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A safe environment – physically and emotionally.
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Opportunity for Mastery.
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Opportunity to value and practice service for others.
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Opportunity for Self-Determination.
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An inclusive environment (encouragement, affirming, belonging).
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Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future.
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Engagement in Learning.
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