Year 7 Peer Support Program

Our Peer Support Program commenced on the first day of school this year, ensuring our new Year 7 cohort had the opportunity to get to know their new classmates and their Year 10 Peer Support Leaders.  

Each fortnight in our Pastoral Period, groups of eight or nine Year 7 students will work with two Year 10 Peer Leaders and participate in a range of interactive activities in the anti-bullying module. Meeting in small groups allows meaningful connections to form, assisting students with the transition to secondary school. Through the eight sessions, students will learn about the behaviours that help build positive relationships and how to navigate the challenges that arise. This module fits within the ‘R’ element (Relationships) of the PERMA Model in our Positive Education approach to student wellbeing.    

I would like to thank our Year 10 Leaders for attending school to run the sessions on the last day of their holidays. This highlights the character of these young men, who no doubt will be great mentors to our Year 7 students.  

For additional reading and resources to support your child please visit the parent tab on the Peer Support Australia Website: www.peersupport.edu.au .  

This month on SchoolTV - School Transitions (Parents of Year 5, Year 7 and new students)

Whether it is starting school for the first time, moving up to a higher grade or embarking on a journey through secondary school, there is no doubt that any school transition is a very exciting time for children and parents. It means your children are growing up.

However, transitioning is an ongoing process. It can continue long after students have entered their new environment and may encounter difficulties at a number of different stages. These stressors may appear as anxiety and frustration and result in negative or disruptive behaviours. Such behaviours can become problematic making the transitioning process even more difficult for children and parents.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn practical strategies to assist your son during the transition process and reduce stress and anxiety levels. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month's edition and we always welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about your son, please contact Terry Walsh (Primary) or their Formation Leader (Secondary) for further information. Here is the link to this month's edition : School Transitions

Daniel Fee
Leader of Student Wellbeing