Year 7 and 11 Buddy: Unpacking Student Behaviour Expectations

The third session of the Year 7 and Year 11 Buddy Program provided students with another valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and strengthen our school community. The session focused on unpacking and exploring Glenaeon’s Student Behaviour Expectations: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind, and Be Ready to Learn, with Year 11 students confidently stepping into facilitation roles.

The Friday morning session began in an energetic and light-hearted way, with Year 11 students learning a variety of circus skills from their Year 7 buddies and a large and enthusiastic game of dodgeball, helping students reconnect after the holiday break and build rapport in a fun, inclusive environment.

Building on this positive momentum, Year 11 students then led thoughtful and engaging discussions with their Year 7 peers around the four expectations. These conversations were insightful and authentic, with students clearly articulating their daily experiences and reflecting on how they can contribute to a safe, responsible, kind, and engaged learning culture.

Year 11 students truly rose to the occasion, demonstrating leadership, empathy, and maturity. Their outstanding facilitation helped empower Year 7 students to actively contribute to an inclusive and vibrant school environment.