At St Michael’s, we have a buddy system. We are a small church school where we value caring for each other. Because we are a split site school, we make every effort for younger children to learn from older children and develop relationships with children who are good role models.
Our new Reception children have a Year 6 buddy for a year. But what is a buddy? We asked the Reception children and they said:
- a buddy means they are your friend
- they are the big children
- they play with me
- they take care of you
- they play with me
- a buddy takes care of us to be our friend
- they look after you
- a buddy keeps us safe
- a buddy is kind to us
- they help us
- they teach us stuff
We thought about the word buddy and know that they are:
B – Bigger than you
U – Understanding – they have been here themselves as the smallest in the school
D – dependable – you can rely on them
D – devoted – to keeping you safe and spending time with you
Y – You will be a buddy one day – in six years’ time!
Please see some images from our buddy service.
Here is to a year full of experiences, fun and laughter. Reception class, enjoy your Year 6 buddy.