30 Nov 2013
Peer Support Training
Peer support is a programme running for its second year at Yass High. It is aimed at making links between older students in year 10 and the year 7's with the aim of making them feel welcome at high school and to develop skills to deal proactively with life experiences. It encourages positive relationships, connectedness and a sense of responsibility.
2013 Peer Leader Training
Tuesday 19th November saw all the Year 9's assembled in the quad ready for two days of Peer Support Training.
After strolling down to the Yass Baptist Hall, the year 9s were divided into 6 groups with a teacher and some Year 10 leaders assigned to take them through a range of games and activities that built skills in relationships, decision making, empathy, problem solving, creative thinking, facilitating and being mentors to Year 7 next year.
The two days were busy with active games interspersed with reflective items and breaks for delicious cakes and slices cooked by Year 12 Hospitality and a BBQ lunch each day cooked by Year 10 leaders.
At the end, students applied to become Peer Support leaders for 2014. A selection process will occur and orientation day will see their first role as they get to know our new students and help them get to know Yass High. In term 1, 2014, Year 10 leaders will take a group of Year 7's for 8 weeks of games and activities designed to enhance mental, social and emotional wellbeing.