Wellbeing @ BRPS
Black Rock Primary School
PLAY Leaders Training
This week, 30 Year 5 students who applied to take part, participated in the PLAY Leaders training. PLAY (Positivity, Leadership and Activated Youth) is a program designed to enhance the resilience and wellbeing of young people.
Ho w does play build resilience?
- It builds student empowerment
- It reduces the incidence of bullying
- It creates a sense of belonging
- Students learn the importance of positive values
- It teaches the value of rules
- Builds student responsibility
During the training, the Year 5 Student Leaders learned how to facilitate safe and fun games for other students, including younger students, at school during lunch times and recess throughout the year. At the end of the day, the Student Leaders facilitated some of the games they had learnt with groups of younger students under the supervision and guidance of the experienced trainers and teachers.
The program provides a platform for students to support each other, practice positive values, take responsibility and develop their leadership abilities.
The PLAY program was designed and delivered in UK schools by Andy Delaney as a London 2012 Olympics project. PLAY was subsequently adapted for delivery in Australia by the South Australian Department of Education and Childhood Development and by Resilient Youth with permission from Andy Delaney. PLAY has proven to be a popular and highly effective anti-bullying program.
The day concluded with a debrief about the skills they had learnt, the highlights and challenges, what they had learnt about themselves and how to be a leader. We look forward to implementing this program during our recess and lunch times and supporting our Student Leaders and younger students in this endeavour.
Next Thursday, the 14th of September, our whole school will be celebrating R U OK? Day.
This is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, 'Are you OK?' and support those struggling with life's ups and downs.
Students will learn that when our friends are sad, frustrated or angry it’s important that we try to help them, and ask “Are you OK?” Asking this can make a difference when someone is struggling and it can make them feel less alone and more supported. We want everyone to feel like people are there for them.
In class, students will be learning how to have an ‘Are you ok?’ conversation and will complete activities to help everyone to be a supportive friend.
Davina Dibbs
WELLBEING LEADER