Burnside Anglican Youth

History of Neos

Neos is a new initiative set up to continue to provide a safe, friendly environment for young people from year 9 to year 13.

This is the first year we have run such a programme but we are looking to replace our former high school programme with this group. Most of the young people are starting out or in their second year at high school, with a few looking towards the end of high school.

We look forward to providing a programme for these young people that will help them develop and grow into mature, well rounded individuals.

What is Neos all about?

Neos is a place where young people can be themselves, a place where they can forget the pressures of life and have some fun. It is about having positive Christian role models who are willing to stand alongside the young people and look out for them as friends.

Someone once said if a young sapling has a stake secured beside it, solid and not moving, then it can grow into a strong, tall tree. Neos stands for this!

Neos is also a place where leaders try to live out what they preach (though it is difficult) about God and being a Christian.

In summary, Neos is a safe, fun place to hang out and be yourself with a Christian flavour added.

General Neos Programme

Neos follows the following programme most of the time

• General games or activities
• Messy game
• Teaching Time
• Ice Cream
  

Other Activities:

Throughout the year we run activities outside of the weekly programme. These include but are not limited to:

• Camp
• Social Activities
• Dodge ball Tournament
• Progressive Dinner
• Parent's Evenings
• Eastercamp
• Youth Services
• End of year Beach Bash

For each of these events we are required to fill out a risk assessment form and also have first aid readily available.

If you would like further information or how to get involved please contact us.