On Friday our Year 13 leaders completed the second of their training days and spent time welcoming and supporting Year 9 students.

Our Year 13 leaders help our Year 9 students as they transition to high school. Some of the outcomes include helping students to feel valued in our school community,  developing relationship skills, self esteem and a sense of belonging.   Peer support sessions occur during most Wednesday mentoring times each week during term one and at other special times during the year. Sessions cover getting to know one another, finding out about people and places students can go for support, learning about our school values, understanding diversity, cooperation and communication skills as well as a cybersafety session. Thanks go to Mrs Penn, Mrs Bir, Mrs Sheppard, Mrs Devanaboina and Mr Matsas for their help with this valuable programme and we thank the leaders for their help and leadership. 

Mrs Cath Bloxham TIC Peer Support.

Aims for Year 9 students

-a safe environment where they can develop the skills to look after themselves and each other.

-opportunities to relate to each other, establish friendships with their peers and with senior students

-contact with senior students who can help them deal with issues.

-contact with positive role models

Aims for senior students

-develop facilitation, communication and leadership skills

-mentoring and coaching relationships can develop

-developing skills in managing groups

-opportunities to accept responsibility, providing guidance and support to younger students

-opportunity to play a role in the school community.