GOTCHA NEWS
10 Great Reasons for Becoming a Peer Mediator
1. You can help to stop bullying
2. Help to keep the children safe
3. To solve problems by giving ideas
4. Attracts more kids to being a mediator by being a good example.
5. The skills of mediation can be used anywhere and anytime
6. You can get extra credit/marks for joining
7. You get a good feeling by helping other people
8. You can help teach children what good Ellerslie School behaviour looks like.
9. You get to give out “Gotcha” stickers
10. It makes the school peaceful. Brought to you by Adrian, Henare, Matthew and Cornelius
Introducing Our Peer Mediators to the New Entrant Class Last week we went to a new entrant class to introduce ourselves and tell the kids the job we do in the playground each day.
We showed them our Peer Mediation uniform – a green sash and black duty bag. We showed them the Gotcha Stickers and explained how they could get one. The gotcha stickers are for people who we see are playing nicely, being a good friend and helping out others.
There are a few peer mediators,( 4 actually) around the school some on the field and on the courts every day at morning tea and lunch time.
So if there’s a problem; like your friend has hurt herself or if someone’s being mean to you just look for a person with a green sash and will help you with your problem.
Brought to you by: Diya Roy
The Day in the Life of a Peer MediatorA Peer Mediators job is really important because they help kids solve their problems. Here are 3 things that Peer Mediator do before they go on duty.
First: The Peer Mediator checks the time table.
Second: If it’s their duty day they grab a sash.
Third: They head down to their designated area.
Peer Mediators observed you doing the right thing they will give a Gotcha sticker to you. Peer Mediators have to be really gentle to little kids because the kids are quite shy. We are always looking for opportunities to help you out!
Brought to you by: Gwyneth
