The art of storytelling has been used for thousands of years as a way of teaching values. Each week during the Samarai Knights program a story of a great hero is chosen to illustrate a particular virtue or leadership quality. This quality is further explored throughout each of the other elements of the program.

Drama is a wonderful tool for personal development. The Samarai Knights program uses a type of drama known as Improvised Drama as a meduim for personal development. Using the techniques of improvised drama the instructor creates a scenario and encourages the boys to develop characters. The instructor then guides the boys through various learning experiences such as conflict resolution, or problem-solving in a fun, dynamic and creative way.
Samarai Knights covers the following Issues:

• Enhancing self-worth esteem
• Identity formation
• Ideals of a strong leader
• Knights& Heroes: learning true leadership qualities
• Building confidence
• Dealing with personal challenge (bullies, anger, worries, grief)
• Relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors
• Improving academic & sports performance

The program runs for 1 hour after school, once a week and is open to boys aged between 6 - 12 years old.

There are 8 levels to the Golden Knights. They are:-

• Squire
• Knight of the Crystal
• Knight of the Ring
• Phoenix Knight
• Dragon Knight
• Knight of the Crown
• Knight of the Cross
• Master Knight
  

Each level takes approximately 9-10 weeks to complete. At the completion of a level, each boy receives a gift, acknowledging the new skills and understanding he has acquired. Newcomers may join any class at any time - some of the best learning may come from their more experienced peers.

Golden Knights currently runs at 8 schools on the Gold Coast:

• Trinity Lutheran Primary
• Benowa S.S
• Worongary S.S
• Varsity College
• Silkwood Steiner School
• Upper Coomera College
• Musgrave Hill S.S
• Oxenford S.S.

More programs will be starting soon at a place near you.

We look forward to seeing you there!