Peer Support Programme

Peer Support at St Saviour's is a program which primarily seeks to help Year 8 students feel happy, secure, supported and positive about themselves. It also aims to develop leadership, confidence and organisational skills in Year 11 students as they mentor the younger members of our community.

At the end of Year 10, students may apply to become Peer Support leaders. After a selection process, they undergo training. The following year, each pair of Year 11 leaders meets regularly with their small group of Year 8 students. Sessions are entertaining and well structured and involve a series of activities in which students communicate their viewpoints, listen to the ideas of others and show respect and support for each individual in the group.

Apart from the scheduled meetings, Peer Support leaders act as "big sisters" to their Year 8 students. They are a friendly face in the playground, a sympathetic ear in troubled times and a word of advice when required. Peer Support is a very effective aid in building a strong, peaceful College community.

Peer Support Leaders for 2011: 

Elaiza Luker, Emily Gorkow, Sarah Slatter, Zaina Msambya, Bridget Jurgs, Hannah Berry, Jessica Reading, Hilary Maguire, Sarah Gale, Emma McGaw, Siobahn Lowian, Alexandria Bullock, Ashleigh Rodgers, Josephine Adok, Abby Saville and Jayden Lawson.