What We Do
For over 15 years The Rite Journey has been providing unique educational programs in schools and organisations designed to support the development of self-aware, responsible, respectful, resilient and resourceful adults.
By raising young people’s consciousness about transitioning from child to adult & having conversations with them about what really matters we can assist in guiding their journey into adulthood.
The year-long program uses a Rite of Passage framework to deepen the students’ experience of this important life transition.
FollowWhy We Do It
We aim to make a positive difference in a society where:
- boys are under-fathered & the media displays role models making poor choices
- girls are prematurely sexualised & popular media presents unobtainable role models
- “bubble-wrapping” prevents the growth that comes through risk and challenge
- young people average 30 hours a week in front of a screen at the expense of human connection
- sociologists now suggest that adolescence spans from age 10 to 30
How We Do It
Andrew has used his two decades of teaching experience to specially develop a program which involves adolescents in reflection, discussion and developing strategies around transitioning into adulthood.
The Rite Journey was created by teachers in the school setting and as such is crafted to specifically meet the needs of schools. It is a year-long program in which teachers receive unique training, not only in how to deliver this comprehensive program to students in their school, but also in the particular middle schooling methodologies which engage students in the process.
“The Rite Journey is having a significant impact on our Year 9 group. I had great confidence in The Rite Journey prior to implementing the program but this year I continue to be surprised by … {Read more}
Brian Kennelly
Principal, Kinross Wolaroi School, NSW
“The Rite Journey is one of the most exciting and well conceived ideas in boys’ education for a very long time. It brings together the key concerns of initiating boys into fine young men with its focus on the… {Read more}
Steve Biddulph
Author of "Raising Boys" and "Manhood"
“The presentation by Andrew Lines and Graham Gallasch regarding The Rite Journey was universally well-received by attendees at the Fourth International NASSPE Conference (Memphis, Tennessee)… {Read more}
Leonard Sax
Author "Boys Adrift" and "Why Gender Matters"
“The Rite Journey’s impact on the at Timaru Boys’ High School has been extremely positive.The programme continues to go from strength to strength. We survey all students every year at Timaru Boys’ and the evidence … {Read more}
Sam Nelson
The Rite Journey Leader, Timaru Boys' High School, NZ
Who Is Already Teaching It
Immanuel College
Novar Gardens, SA
Commenced: 2007
Emmaus Christian College
South Plympton, SA
Commenced: 2017
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Timaru Boys High School
Timaru, NZ
Commenced: 2010
Pacific Lutheran College
Caloundra, Qld
Commenced: 2010
Pacific Hills Christian School
Dural, NSW
Commenced: 2015
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Sacred Heart College Middle School
Somerton Park, SA
Commenced: 2015
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Oxford Area School
Oxford, NZ
Commenced: 2014
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The Springfield Anglican College
Springfield, Qld
Commenced: 2012
Atheneum MXM
Antwerp, Belgium
Commenced: 2015
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