Our Stories

Tien turned a negative experience into something positive.

Young people explain why it’s so important to keep talking with their loved ones and what it’s like being part of the batyr Herd.

We have seen many examples of our Herd practising gratitude, offering support to others and showing some incredible resilience.

Some people are using this time as an opportunity to practice some old skills, learn something new, or simply maintain some normality, in some extraordinarily innovative ways.

As you know, the outbreak of COVID-19 is significantly impacting schools and the way that they operate. Naturally, the uncertainty and talk about social isolation, changes to the norm and activity cancellations like sport games and arts, can result in increased levels of stress and anxiety for students and the wider school community.

Amid the panic over COVID-19, it’s easy to forget some of the positive stories of humanity and generosity that have from this developing story.

batyr knows that a large amount of pressure is placed on staff to find ways to support students during these times. Check out these simple steps you can take.