Peer support

Pretty Beach Public School began its peer support program two weeks ago with a focus on personal development.

The program is being run by the school's Year 6 students and aims to develop and promote positive peer relationships throughout the school and encourage general social skill development.

The focus of this year's peer support unit will be on resilience with a specific focus on developing student's skills in identifying their strengths, celebrating their achievements and seeking assistance when faced with challenges.

"Our Year 6 students ran their first very successful lesson," said principal Ms Deborah Callender.

"This lesson targeted working together, sharing the students' favourite things and learning about each other."

Newsletter, 19 May 2011 Deborah Callender, Pretty Beach Public School