Forbes High School

Education for a Better Quality of Life

Telephone02 6852 2666

Emailforbes-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Breakaway

Breakaway is a program offered to Year 9 girls.  It is supported by North Parkes Mines, TAFE, Greater Western Area Health and coordinated, and the girls supported, by our Youth Worker. It runs over 2 school terms. During this program students participate in subjects such as; Self and Body Esteem, Stress Management, Understanding your Body, Sexual Health, Nutrition, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Young People and the Law and Communication. Its aim is to give young women the information and skills to approach young adulthood with information to lead a happy and healthy life.

Breakaway mine excursion.