Aim:

• To help promote a smooth transition from Preschool to Prep.
• To give Year 5 students leadership experiences and further responsibility upon commencing senior school.

Our buddy program establishes a social interaction between a Year 5 student and a Prep student. Students are matched according to social needs and there is important dialogue discussed between the Year 5 teachers and the Prep teachers, to make sure the students are well matched.
The Prep children meet their buddy frequently

The Buddy program:

• Promotes a sense of community
• Builds self esteem
• Provides each student with an older friend or someone to look after
• Promotes cross gender and cross age friendships
• Promotes an acceptance of others
• Provides an opportunity for leadership
• Provides mentoring opportunities
• Builds resilience
• Provides social and academic benefits for students
• Fosters a sense of fun and enjoyment in learning
• Provides an opportunity to attend weekly Masses together
• The children are supported by their buddy through into Year 1