From the Leader of Wellbeing

 

‘Sisterly’ connections are deeply embedded within our College values. As we approach the end of Term 4, the Year 9 cohort had the opportunity to not only exercise their leadership skills in preparing for next year but equally, reflect on what it means to be a ‘big sister’ for our incoming Year 7 students in 2022.

The Amica Peer Support Program is an initiative that the College has implemented with the aim of providing support and connection for our ‘little sisters’. It assists in easing the transition from primary school into secondary school. We all acknowledge that starting secondary school can have its challenges for many young people – new procedures, expectations, subjects, friends and routines can all be overwhelming. By having an experienced and empathetic role model, our expectation is that it will provide our Year 7 students with a supportive and connected transition experience. 

What is the Amica Peer Support Program?

  • This evidence-based program provides students with a supportive, fun and engaging environment through which they can develop understanding, skills, attitudes and strategies to improve their mental, social and emotional wellbeing.

  • It also fosters an opportunity for the Amica Peer Support Leaders to provide mentoring and support for a small group of Year 7 students.

  • It is a point of connection whereby each Year 7 student will have an older student with whom they will meet regularly.

The invitation is therefore extended to all Year 9 students to be trained as Amica Peer Support Leaders for 2022. The program builds the capacity, skills and confidence of every student to run the program with another co-leader within their group. More information will be forwarded to interested parties regarding the content once the numbers are confirmed. After the training, students can apply to become Amica Leaders for 2022 and will be asked to complete the Amica Leaders Application Form and return to Gemma.Muller@syd.catholic.edu.au (Assistant Leader of Wellbeing).

We look forward to working together to create a greater sense of belonging and connection within our Marist Sisters’ College community.

#sistersforlife 

 

Mrs Sia Mastro, Leader of Wellbeing

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