In Primary 7 we have the responsibility to help the P1s settle into school. We are their buddies and look after them. It’s important that they feel safe, nurtured and included in our school. We had to show them little things like where their seat was and also help them change into their coat and shoes for going into class and out into the playground. I think they are all very happy, especially my buddy! I am very happy Mrs Reid and Mrs Hunter picked me for my buddy. He is a lot more confident and he is talking to me and my friends more. Mrs Hunter says that I have really helped him come out of his shell. I had to find out things to talk to him about that he liked and his favourite things are Mickey Mouse and Wreck it Ralph. He always talks about it, he is very funny and likes the song head shoulders knees and toes. When I do it with him he says ‘again, again’ because he likes it so much! We have all loved working with our buddies and we go down to Primary 1 every Friday to help them learn skills like literacy and maths. One of our favourite things to do with our buddies is read with them. We have to be really expressive when we tell a story to keep them interested. Then we use our Talking Round Corners questioning skills to ask them about the story we just read.
The impact that our buddy scheme is having on our new P1’s is amazing. I’m so impressed with the skills development from everyone. Our P1 parents and children have given me really positive feedback about the difference and impact you are having. Keep up the good work.
Hi Arianna !
That looks fun!
I am in P7 and have lots of responsibilities too!
I am a prefect , a prefect is someone who looks after the P1 , P2 and P3 classes at lunch time and break times! It is so much fun! We help them on the climbing wall and play lots of games with them!
We also sit next to a certain P1 at lunch time and help them cut their dinner up and help to keep them calm!
I am also Scaur house captain , I choose all of the teams for sports day and organise my team , and make sure we win at the end of the year!
Do you have house teams?
My buddy is fun.
My buddy is fun. His name is Gabriel he is great