A group of children at Our Lady of Mount Carmel have been learning how to help others.
Children in Years 4, 5 and 6 have under gone two half days of Peer Support Training with Mrs. Brennan.
The group will work on a two week cycle, giving up their time to monitor children in all classes at lunch time.
If they see anyone who is on their own or sad and unhappy they will try to help them and encourage them to resolve any problems they may have.
The members of the group are very diligent and change their rota if they can't do their turn.
The group meet regularly to discuss strategies and, if they are worried or concerned, they know that they can go Mrs. Brennan or a class teacher who will help them.
Here is what some of our them say:
- "I feel I am really helping on the playground and in school. I feel happy to help." - Viktor
- "I like being a peer supporter because I like helping people. I also like it because it is good and I met new friends." - Owen
- "I think that helping children is fun. It is most important to look after children who are hurt." - William
- "I like peer supporting because I am helping people and I get to meet new friends." - Mia
- "I like being a peer supporter because I like helping people to sort out their own problems." - Denver
- "I feel great being a peer supporter. It is quite hard because we can't give away information, we must give up our time to do it, but it is still fun." - Gerald
- "I like being a peer supporter very much because I like helping other people, like when they are sick or have got no one to play with." - Katie
- "I feel happy. I like helping people. When I look at all the people I want to help them when they are sad." - Patryk
- "I like being a peer supporter because I can help people do the right thing and not the wrong thing." - Jessica
Are you worried or upset at school? Talk to a peer supporter.
You can also speak to Mrs Brennan, Mr Brown or your class teacher.
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