New generation of Listeners

Young students will have all the help they need thanks to a new team of Sixth Form Listeners at Rossett School.

A group of 29 students have now qualified as peer mentors after a rigorous selection process and months of intense training.

From their first days helping Year 7 students find their way around when they arrive at Rossett, they will offer support throughout the year to all ages, linked to the tutor groups in the year.

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The programme has been running at the school for more than 20 years and Year 12 Listener Maisie Sadler said: “I remember how much my Listener helped me when I was in Year 7, so now I look forward to it being my turn to help younger students manage the challenges of ‘big’ school.”

Headteacher Helen Woodcock presented certificates and badges and said: “Our peer mentoring scheme offers tremendous support to students of all ages.”

She added: “They appreciate being able to speak to someone who has been through the same experiences at school and can offer a sympathetic ear along with some practical advice from the perspective of someone other than an adult.”