Peer Support

 

Peer Support is an experiential learning program aimed at educating young people so that they are more able to resist negative peer pressure, to care for each other and to follow a healthy lifestyle. It aims to develop communication, self-esteem and leadership skills through small, caring peer support groups, providing a safe environment where positive ideas can  be explored and nurtured. Peer support involves a number of Year 10 students leading small groups of Year 7 at one of two one day outings to be held in Term 1. Year 10 leaders will provide security and friendship to help Year 7 students to adapt successfully to high school life.

 

Details will be distributed to students in Week 1 2001.

 

Year 7 will also be involved in a performance of Sticks and Stones prior to the camp. This is an important introduction to the activities planned for the Peer Support Program. The Peer Support organisers are Miss Brown (Mathematics Faculty) and Mr Waythe (PD/H/PE Faculty).