Peer Support Leaders Training Camp (II)2009

1st November 2008, Saturday

RGSPSB; Riding the waves with you

Overarching Theme for 2009

‘The Ripple Effect’• Act of spreading the Peer Support Spirit

• Reaching out to the school population

• Ignite a peer support spirit within the board and allow the PSLs to spread this spirit to the rest of the school population

• PSB aims to be the first ripple, which would subsequently create new ripples

• Starts from the seniors to the rest of the board

PSLTC Theme

“Creating Ripples, Making

Waves”

PSLTC Logo

Our Mascot

• Depicts the role that PSLs play – we’re friendly and approachable people

• Dolphins never swim alone – we support one another and others as a team

• We ‘Ride the waves with you’

Direction of the Board’ 09Key focuses:

a. Internal board bonding

b. Deeper outreach to the school population

Aims:

1. Be like a family to each other

2. Leave a deeper impression on the school population through our outreach programmes

3. Strike a balance

4. Peer support should NOT stop at peer supporting activities

5. Attitudes we carry

Our Vision

To be active creators of a caring and supportive school community that engages in continuous peer

support

Our Mission

a. To cultivate passionate leaders who are driven to ignite the peer support spirit within the school community

b. To cultivate leaders of good character who are provided with opportunities to develop as positive role models for the school and the community 

Our Goals

a. To foster meaningful relationships within the board

b.   To be an inspiration to our peers through our daily actions

c.   To reach out to the school community through peer support activities

Who is a PSL?

• A Peer Support Leader is one who is responsible, passionate and dedicated, who serves with patience, love and sincerity, and who always strives to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them.

Who is a PSL?

• Is not merely someone who is enthusiastic and able to hype the crowd up• Constantly engages in Peer Supporting; takes the initiative to help others• Is sincere in helping others• Is always there for their peers, and do not expect anything in return• Can be identified as a PSL, even without a PSL-badge on the collar

What We Do •Induct Secondary Ones

- Orientation 2009- Weekly PSL sessions

•Induct foreign scholars- Foreign Scholars’ Orientation (FSO)

• Organize school events and external events- Involve in Planning, Execution- Provide Manpower such as Ushering, Reception Duty

• Work with other leaders- With other leadership boards, schools, countries

What We Do

• Attend seminars, workshops and training sessions

- For example, Halogens Conference

• Plan and execute board initiatives

• Most importantly, we support our peers on an everyday basis!

Events We Organize

School Events: • Sec 1 Orientation• Foreign Scholars Orientation• Student Leaders’ Investiture (SLI)• Founders’ Day• Teachers’ Day

Conferences/ Conventions:• Peer Support Sharing (PSS)• Peer Support Convention (PSC)• International Convention for Youth Leaders (ICYL)

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SLI

Outreach Efforts’ 08

Voices that Care Board• Monthly theme with overall goal of fostering a more supportive and caring school community

Friendship Week• Give-a-hug day• Photo Booth• Sales of small gifts

Photobooth duringFriendship Week!

Board Structure• Around 80 members

10-15 JPSLsAround 50 PSLsAround 20 SPSLs

• JPSLs:- Secondary 2 Peer Support Leaders (PSLs)- Selected through recommendations and a selection camp. - Pioneered  in 2007• PSLs:- Secondary 3 PSLs-Open application and interviews• SPSLs:- Reapply in Secondary 3 and go through interviews

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JPSLs:• Learn from the S/PSLs and to gain an experience on peer supporting and planning of PSL sessions

PSLs:• To plan and execute PSL sessions and organize events SPSLs:• Serve as mentors to the juniors and provide guidance• Set the direction for the board

Roles in the Board

How our board worksRotation system

• Every PSL will be in 2 committees throughout year• SPSLs will only be in one committee

Code of Conduct:• Maintain standards as a leadership board

Monthly general meetings• Updates• Bonding

Bonding activities• PSLTC• June Chalet• PSB night

GMs

PSB Night

How our board works

Trainings throughout the year• Ensure that we are equipped with necessary skills

Monthly Board Awards• To recognize outstanding PSLs who have exhibited

exemplary qualities of a Peer Support Leader

How our board worksMentorship Scheme – Mentorship Group Meetings (MGMs)

• Newly introduced in 2008• Seeks to help JPSLs and PSLs improve

themselves as they • Embark on their exciting and meaningful PSL

journey• Forge even more close relationships within the

board• Regular meetings• Circulation of a logbook for reflections and input

Peer Support Sessions (PSL Sessions)

Conducted in Class I/C groups• 1 Class I/C group comprises 1-2 SPSL(s), 3 – 4 PSLs and 1 JPSL• No. of Class I/C groups correspond to no. of Secondary 1 classes

• Allows the Secondary Ones adapt to the RGS environment and ethos

• Usually held on Saturday mornings• Around 13 weekly sessions spread across

first 3 months

Peer Support Sessions (PSL Sessions)

• Goes in line with CLE theme of the year• Consists of ice-breakers, discussions, Peer Support group sessions (PSGs), self-planned activities, games etc.

Peer Support Sessions (PSL Sessions)

Our Journey Thus Far

• Friendships forged and strengthened within the board• Unique experience of witnessing the growth and development of the sec ones• Outreach efforts have been slowly recognized by most of the school population• Self development – Developing on our strengths, improving on weaknesses

PSB’09

VMGs• To become more specific and focused

Over-arching theme• To keep all board members on track

of our aims and objectivesEmphasis on internal bonding and outreachChange in committee rotations

• 2 rotations instead of 3Playing a more pertinent role in the school community • More rigorous efforts in achieving our vision of a caring school community

Upcoming Events 2009

November 2008•Foreign Scholars’ Orientation•More exciting training sessions!

December 2008•Mass revamp of PSB Boards, PSB room! •Reporting Day

January 2009•CCA Orientation•ORIENTATION!•PSL sessions start!

Upcoming Events 2009

February 2009•Student Leaders’ Investiture•Friendship week

March 2009•Peer Support Convention (TBC)

April 2009•ORA

May 2009•Open House

Upcoming Events 2009

June 2009• PSB Chalet!

July 2009•Internal Outreach

Photos- Orientation

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RGSPSB’08 <3

Closure…

Albeit constantly undergoing changes and improvements, the RGSPSB will always be ‘Riding the Waves with You’.

THANK YOU!