Peer Support

Peer Support Program

Peer Support K-6 commenced last week. K-6 students participate in the 8 week Peer Support program for 30 minutes each week on a Tuesday. Two Year 6 Peer Leaders facilitate a group of 8-10 younger students, who work together on several structured activities. Each teacher will supervise groups in a room. 

The focus for the program in 2026 is Keeping Friends, helping explore the concept of friendship, building relationships and developing skills in empathy and critical thinking. The module runs for 8 sessions.

We encourage families to talk about Peer Support weekly as it helps reinforce concepts learned each session.

Week 8

In Peer Support this week children will be focusing on the skills of winning in a friendly way and coping with losing. The children will participate in various activities and discuss how to accept the outcome of a game, no matter what it is, in a friendly way in order to maintain friendships. During the week encourage your child to practise these skills in all aspects of life - whether it be weekend sport or choosing what to watch. 

Week 9

In this week’s final session of the Peer Support module Keeping Friends, children will play a board game, reinforcing all of the concepts and skills learned over the past 7 weeks. They will be reminded of the qualities of a good friend and the skills needed to maintain friendships and make new friends. Each Peer Support group will have the opportunity to celebrate what they have learned and the new friendships and connections they have made.