The Oppia "Sisu Program"
In the Finnish langauge – Sisu means – stoic determination, to show tenacity, grit, bravery or resilience.
At Oppia, we recognise that communicating with others, self belief and regulating and reading emotions can be challenging for young children. So, we have developed a targeted enrichment program that focuses on your child’s Emotional Quotient development, while championing the Finnish concept after which it is named – Sisu.
As well as focusing on a sense of Sisu, the children are provided with opportunities to explore important concepts such as – kindness, mindfulness, self worth, respect and the power of helping others.
Kind Hearts
Initiative
Oppia proudly supports a number of charities, and our Kind Hearts Initiative enables
children to engage in support projects to build social awareness.
The Hamara
Initiative
Our Haram Initiative celebrates aged persons in our
wider community, and includes projects and partnerships involving the children.
Village Voices
Initiative
Our Village Voices Initiative encourages the children to explore their wider communities through excursions,incursions and extra curricular visitors.
First Footprints
Initiative
Our First Footprints Initiative enables the children to learn about preventative strategies, recycling behaviours and sustainable practices.
Open Hearts
Initiative
Our Open Hearts Initiative encourages mindfulness and self discovery through yoga and reflection sessions, music, movement and creative arts opportunities.
The Mina
Initiative
Our Mina Initiative encourages
understanding of self care, through our “Can do” program, focusing on body awareness, safety and health.
Companions
Initiative
Our Companions Club residents encourage our children to experience the joys of owning a pet, while learning the skills and knowledge to care for our centre residents
The Suki
Initiative
Our Suki (Family) Initiative encourages our families to be involved in centre life through regular family night catch ups, information sessions, creative arts nights, and social events.