The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
PEER COACHING: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION ACROSS CAMPUSES
This Semester, our Peer Coaching program has proven to be a powerful example of leadership in action— bringing together our high-ability students from Years 4, 5, 6, and 8 in a shared learning experience that builds confidence, connection, and collaboration across Campuses. Guided by the principles of Learning, Leadership, Teamwork, and Respect, our Year 8 Peer Coaches have worked alongside younger students to support their learning goals in both Literacy and Numeracy. Through active listening, encouragement, and reflective practice, they ’ ve modelled what it means to “ grow by helping others grow. ”
“ I ’ ve loved working with the Year 4s, 5s and 6s. The Year 4s have been so open and honest, the Year 5s were full of fun—especially during transition week—and the Year 6s were so smart and helpful that I even learnt a few things from them! I ’ ve loved this program so much. ” — Tessa B “ Throughout these sessions, I ’ ve really learnt from the younger high - ability students—things about myself, how I teach, and how I work with children. It ’ s been so fun watching how different students learn in their own ways. Overall, this experience has been really interesting to be a part of. ” — Yvonne Y “ I enjoyed this program because I liked working with the other year levels. I ’ ve learnt that I can help other students with their work—so long as I understand it! ” — Noah B “ This program has been a really good experience. It ’ s taught me to understand and acknowledge the different skills and levels of other students while also helping them at their own pace. ” — Alexia P “ I enjoy this program because it offers Primary students a friendly face when they get to Secondary school. The opportunity to help the younger grades is fun and helps us build bonds with them. ” — Millicent R “ Being part of the High - Abilities Program as a peer coach was a really fun experience. Teaching younger students strengthened my leadership skills and raised my confidence in mentoring others. I ’ ve also realised that I work really well with younger students .” — Janavi N “ I learnt that younger students enjoy my company and find me respectful and fun. I ’ ve also learnt how to adjust how I explain things so that they better fit each student ’ s learning style. ” — Ashwin B
LEARNING THROUGH LEADERSHIP
Every Friday, the Year 8 VIA students act with passion, patience and with energy as our Peer Coaches who mentor younger high - ability learners on the Primary Campus. These sessions have given the Year 8s the opportunity to strengthen communication skills, practise emotional intelligence, and see firsthand the joy of learning through service.
VOICES OF OUR PEER COACHES
“ Being part of the Peer Coaching program has been such a great experience. Working with the Year 4s, 5s and 6s has helped me build my confidence and leadership skills, and I ’ ve really enjoyed connecting with students from the younger Campus. I ’ ve learnt that I ’ m actually a really good tutor, especially when it comes to helping with Maths, and it ’ s been awesome seeing the students improve and have fun. This experience has shown me that I can step up, be a leader, and make a difference. ” — Tijana M
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