Peer Support
On Day 1 for the new Year 7’s they got to meet and get to know their Peer Support Leaders from Year 11 and each other.
The Peer Support Program is a peer-led, skills-based, experiential learning program. It encourages peer connections throughout school and assists students in developing practical skills to enhance social and emotional wellbeing.
Students in Year 7 work in groups of 7 with 2 Peer Support Leaders. Peer Support Leaders facilitate a series of activities with Year 7 students covering a range of skills and concepts.
Moving into secondary school presents a significant change for students as they adjust to a new environment. The Framework for Orientation provides Year 7’s with opportunities to get to know one another and their Peer Leaders. The activities are designed to assist students in becoming familiar and confident with their school, teachers and new routines. Students also learn how to manage school life and organise themselves.
The Year 7’s will continue with their sessions once a week for four weeks once they return from Camp.
You can support your child by asking what they have learned in Peer Support and encouraging ongoing communication between your child, home and school.