Peer Mediation
At lunch time we have a number of Year 6 students who have undertaken training in the area of peer mediation. This program encourages co-operative behaviour and helps students to develop responsibility and confidence. Minor student conflicts are handled by the disputants themselves with the assistance of specially trained mediators, rather than by teachers. It follows a step-by-step formula which assists students to work through immediate problems, take responsibility for generating own solutions, agree on those that are practical and mutually acceptable, and then work at implementing these. In so doing, it enables young people to develop a basis for future problem solving.
Peer Support
Our Year 3 and Year 6 students meet regularly to participate in planned activities within the Peer Support program. Their time together encourages cooperative behaviour and helps students to develop responsibility and confidence. The children are trained to work with a small group of students, developing skills to instruct small groups through a variety of interactive activities, as well as introducing them to strategies to adopt when leading a group of students.
Student Voice and Agency
At Regency Park, empowering students to have a voice in their learning and school life is central to our approach. Student voice and agency foster a strong sense of belonging, build leadership capacity, and provide students with meaningful opportunities to contribute to decisions that affect them.
Students are encouraged to set their own learning goals and regularly reflect on their progress using success criteria, helping them take ownership of their learning. In addition, they have the opportunity to participate in student focus groups, where they can share ideas, provide feedback, and contribute to school initiatives. These experiences support the development of confidence, critical thinking, and collaborative skills, while ensuring student perspectives help shape a positive and inclusive school community.