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The history…

Last year, Lochie Gould and Daniel Bastow approached Mr Cook with a plan - to organise a group of older students to help younger students:

• to reduce the level of bullying in Woolgoolga High School• to identify and resolve problems• to make stronger connections between students • to give students a better experience at school.

“We’ve been there and we know what it’s like”

The history…This year we developed the plan:

• had discussions (and pizza) with Mrs Hall• gained Principal’s and Head Teacher approval • talked to SRC / Prefects• organised Year 12 Talk• organised Year 11 Talk• recruited mentors• informed the P & C • had a Training Day• spoke to the staff

What is it for?Students with:

• Social issues – getting on with others

• Behaviour problems• Drug and alcohol issues• Peer pressure• Family problems • Bullying• Schoolwork issues• Anger issues• Apathy

What the program can provide:

• Social Support• Positive reinforcement• Alternative options• Self-esteem and confidence

building activities• Ways to deal with bullying• Ways to deal with anger

outbursts• Someone to listen

Who are our mentors?Jason Bromell Daniel Bastow Claudia Bennett

Yr. 12

Lochie Gould Olivia Monk Josie SchembriJarryd Rigoni Caitlin Wouters

Who are our mentors?

Yr. 11

Karleigh McCabeReece Biggin James MorganAnika Morgan Keely Owen

Demi BrightonEmma Dunn Tarni Burton Lauren Duguid

Who are our mentors?Gilbert Schweikert Harrison WoolseyTyler QuiringCarla Westwood

Yr. 11

Jessica GudgeonRory SteuartMeagan Rogers Jasmine Thorpe

How are they identified?

Wristbands

Badges

How does S.M.I.L.E. work?

• Students having problems can approach the mentors who can be easily recognised by their wristbands and badges

• They can also ask Mr Cook, Amy or their Year Advisor to arrange for them to meet up with a mentor

• Meetings will only occur in school time during breaks and before school, and only once or maybe twice a week.

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