Enriching Experiences

Power of mentoring

By Stephen Heuzenroeder Email this article

The benefits of connection.

Such a great start to Student Mentoring Programme this year, with more than 80 students starting sessions with a mentor, and even more matched up ready to start in Term 2.

It has been wonderful seeing these new connections develop and the positive impact this has had on student wellbeing. Here's what some of our students had to say about having a mentor:

"We can do fun stuff together!"

"I just like it – I can hang out with someone cool and they are someone to look up to."

"You can always talk to them if something is upsetting you, or about anything."

"I get to come and relax and spend time with my mentor."

"I get to debrief about things that are going on with me and have a break from the stress of schoolwork."

"We can express our feelings and talk about mutual interests."

"Seeing my mentor is my favourite part of the week at school."

"It is so reassuring finding someone to support me in the school environment and finding a safe space at school to come and chill and relax."

"I like having the chance to interact with other year levels and it gives me the chance to vent and talk with someone who gets me – the matches are so well thought out as well."

"I like the relaxation. In the middle of the week, it is something to look forward to – something to get you out of bed in the morning!"

"I get to have fun and meet lots of new people."

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If you would like to be join as a volunteer mentor, please contact Stephen Heuzenroeder through SEQTA.

Stephen Heuzenroeder
Student Mentoring Programme Coordinator