The Real Game

Dear parents,

Your son or daughter is participating in an innovative career exploration program called The Real Game - Saskatchewan.  It is the newest program in The Real Game Series (www.realgameonline.ca) developed over the past 10 years by the National Life/Work Centre (www.lifework.ca). Saskatchewan is the first province to collaborate with National Life/Work Centre to create its own provincial version that reflects the realities of living and working in our province. The goal is to help young people prepare for success in the workforce of the 21st century, and in adult life.

Your child may bring home exercises with which you can help. You may also be invited to attend class events.

During the curriculum, students will:

•           Role play adult roles, based on contemporary Canadian workforce realities

•           Learn about many aspects of real life that you and all adults face regularly

•           Hold a job, and balance work and other aspects of their character’s lives

•           Budget for housing, groceries, transportation, and other needs

•           Learn time management, goal setting, and problem solving

•           Learn skills they will be able to use throughout their lives

§     Learn about small business and entrepreneurship

Participating in The Real Game – Saskatchewan allows your son or daughter to:

•           Assume an adult work role and explore aspects of adult life in a safe, supportive environment

•           Realize the importance of mastering essential workplace skills, knowledge and attitudes

•           Emphasize the value of work and the importance of lifelong learning, teamwork, and positive attitudes

•           Learn how success in school will impact future life and work options and roles

The involvement of community members, particularly parents and guardians, is a key element of The Real Game - Saskatchewan. You are living the adult reality your son or daughter will soon be navigating independently. Any support you can provide will help reinforce the issues and lessons the program introduces, and will help prepare your child for the future.

If there is anything you would like to discuss about The Real Game – Saskatchewan, your child’s progress, or your participation, please contact me. (cattonc@spsd.sk.ca )

        

The Real Game Online Version