We had a fantastic training session today with Mr McKendrick and Miss McMahon. We learned what it means to be a peer mediator and started to develop the skills and responsibilities we will use in our new roles.

Here are some important things we have learned so far:

Don’t ask closed questions – Danielle

Don’t take sides in a peer mediation circle – Gemma

Try not to judge – Caitlin

Think, look and listen to your peers – Bethany

Keep your emotions in check – Olivia

Sort it all out fairly – Jack

Other children can’t be forced into sorting things out – Kelsey

No accusations should be made – Rachael

Take a neutral position – Cameron

Show you are listening by looking at the speaker – Martin