The bad news is that we will shortly say goodbye to Kelsey, who is moving on. (Not bad news for her because she faces exciting new challenges and she can take her mentoring -and other- skills with her and keep making the world a better place)
The good news is that Charlotte Thornton has agreed to take over for the rest of this year. We already know she has the skills to take on Kelsey's mentees: they are in for a treat. Charlotte will join Kelsey in her next Wednesday meeting to get used to the job.
Kelsey has been an excellent mentor. The school is grateful to her for helping year five in this important year of transition. We will miss her and wish her the very best of luck in her future.
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Eleventh Activity
The last two sessions were about teamwork and cooperation. This activity has similar purposes. Mentees are learning how working together can get things done and can be fun.
Resources: have a small toy ready- they only speak when they have the toy (be strong and take control of this, asking the teacher for help if you need it)
“The purpose of this activity is to look at choices”
(Sometimes it feels like we have no choices in a stressful situation. In fact there are often lots of options. This activity tries to look at this)
Read the following to the group:
Your friend tells you they are being bullied by an older pupil. What choices do you have and which will you take. (The group does not have to agree)
Each mentee is given a statement which they will read aloud, (with the toy in their hand) and say whether they think it is a good idea or not and why . When they have all been heard, discussion can take place and the statements can be put in the order the group thinks is best. (There is no right order)
Here are the statements. You need to cut these up beforehand.
Tell them to fight back
Tell them to report it to an adult
Tell them to talk to their mentor
Go with them to confront the bully
Tell them to ignore it
Tell them to stop being silly and grow up
Resources: have a small toy ready- they only speak when they have the toy (be strong and take control of this, asking the teacher for help if you need it)
“The purpose of this activity is to look at choices”
(Sometimes it feels like we have no choices in a stressful situation. In fact there are often lots of options. This activity tries to look at this)
Read the following to the group:
Your friend tells you they are being bullied by an older pupil. What choices do you have and which will you take. (The group does not have to agree)
Each mentee is given a statement which they will read aloud, (with the toy in their hand) and say whether they think it is a good idea or not and why . When they have all been heard, discussion can take place and the statements can be put in the order the group thinks is best. (There is no right order)
Here are the statements. You need to cut these up beforehand.
Tell them to fight back
Tell them to report it to an adult
Tell them to talk to their mentor
Go with them to confront the bully
Tell them to ignore it
Tell them to stop being silly and grow up
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