Our mediators continue to do a wonderful job and with the completion of our adventure playgrounds, they help oversee pupils when playing in these areas.
Remember pupils are NOT allowed on the equipment before or after school unless an adult is with them.
During playtimes, pupils from the teacher on duty's class are to use the areas. Mrs Hansen's class is split into yr 3 and yr 4, and they join Mr Jenkins and Mr Voros' children.
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ENJOY IT SAFELY!
On Thursday 15th Oct our yr 5 mediators visited the Civic Centre in Swansea as part of the local democracy week. We met the Lord Mayor and learned all about his job as a councillor for Swansea. We asked him lots of questions and he presented us with certificates. We took part in a treasure hunt in the library and we all had quash and biscuits. Later we found out all about the wonderful library services for children and adults. We all had a great time and want to go again.
On 17th Sept 2009 our yr 5 pupils had their mediation training.
They all worked very hard learning skills of listening, solving arguments and problem solving.
They will be on duty shadowing the yr 6 pupils from wb 29th Sept.
THANKYOU TO ALL THE YR 5 PUPILS FOR THEIR EXCELLENT HARD WORK.
Sept 09 - Welcome back to all our fabulous yr 6 mediators. We have held our first meeting and have a new rota. We have also arranged yr 5 mediation training which will take place during school time. We all look forward to working with our yr 5's in the near future.
A BIG THANK YOU to all our fabulous mediators who have worked so hard this year. We will shortly be asking for new yr 5 mediators to replace those who have left to attend the comprehensive school and they will receive full citizenship training in the new term
Our year 5 mediators are now fully in charge of the rota for mediation and they are doing an amazing job! Very soon they will have new hoodies with TEAM on the back so that everyone will be able to recognise them when they are on duty.
We are currently searching for new year 4 pupils to replace the year 6 mediators when they leave for the comprehensive school in September.
So if YOU want to become a mediator and receive training in this vital role, then please let Mrs John know as soon as possible.
April 09 - Welcome back! We are all very refreshed after a lovely Easter break. This term the year 5 mediators have taken over the mediation rota until July 09. This is to allow the year 6 pupils a break and time to prepare for their important transition to the comprehensive school.
The new rota has been agreed and will commence 22nd April 09. Training and interviews for new year 4 mediators will take place very shortly so if you wish to apply then see a mediator as soon as possible.
March 09
The mediators are currently still looking for new mediators for the new school year. They have identified quite a few year 4 pupils who have been excellent in the yard and will be keeping their eyes open for any new members.
If you would like to join this very important TEAM please let the year 5 or 6 mediators know as soon as possible,
Our mediators would like to wish everyone a very happy Easter.
March 09
Our mediators are now in the process of scouting for new yr 4 pupils to train as mediators for the new year. If you would like to know more then please feel free to ask an existing mediator or contact Mrs John at school.
Welcome back after a very cold but enjoyable Christmas holiday. Our Mediators are now back on duty and will be having their hoodies for the new term. Please ask the mediators for help or just play games with them Remember - 'There is no I in TEAM!'
December 08
The Mediators would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.
November 17th
Our year 5 children are now working very hard in their new roles and we have lots of new playground toys and ideas for games. If you would like help in the playground or just someone to talk to then please ask a mediator.
Remember there is no I in TEAM.
November 3rd
The year 5 mediators are now fully trained and will begin their duties on 10th November. They will be on duty in both yards along with the more experienced year 6 children. Please remember that they are only just beginning the hard work of learning the role.
We are hoping that the new hoodies will arrive shortly and then everyone will be able to distinguish the mediators easily in the yards. Thankyou
October 20th
Or year 5 pupis have now completed their training and will be acting as full mediators straight after half term. They will be shadowing the year 6 mediators for a while until they are fully confident in their role. Our year 6 pupils will be easy to identify during this time as they will be wearing their new white hoodies. Remember they are your mediators so use them. The year 5 mediators will complete their training this Wednesday (15th October) and will very soon be on duty in both the junior and infant yards. We know they will do a brilliant job! Our year 6 Mediators will soon have a lovely new hoodie for their mediation days. Watch this space for news!
Our wonderful year 5 Mediators are currently in the middle of their very intensive training. They have all completed a half day and will shortly be fully trained Mediators. These pupils will then be able to go on duty shadowing the excellent yr 6 children, gaining in experience and ideas in readiness for when they will take over. A very big THANKYOU TO ALL CONCERNED.
Welcome back after a much needed summer holiday.The year 6 mediators have held meetings to nominate yeaar 5 children who they think will be excellent mediators. We have quite a long list so are thrilled and will soon be discussing these pupils with staff. Then the new year 5 mediators will be announced. Their training will follow shortly with a full day spent learning all the rules of mediation and how to work as part of a team
Thankyou to everyone who has offered their services to the school as mediators. They have a very important job to do and will enjoy learning new life skills.
May 08
We are currently enjoying excellent behaviour by all children which makes our job much easier! THANKYOU TO ALL OUR LOVELY CHILDREN!
We have looked at the needs of all our children and made a list of new toys for our playgrounds. Watch this space for developments.............................................
March 08
We are all looking forward to a lovely relaxing break at Easter and the year 5's will enjoy running our TEAM system during the week beginning 14th April when our yr 6 children will be in Pendine.
February 08
Our Mediator rota is up and running with yr 5 pupils shadowing our yr 6s. We are very proud of their commitment and hard work and look forward to further developing these vital life skills during the following months.
Welcome back!!! - Welcome to the new school year. Our year 6 children are now full mediators and are doing an amazing job sorting out disputes in the playground before they escalate. We have lots of new toys which are the mediators responsibility at playtimes. We have had a meeting for new year 5 children who would like to become involved in this very important role within our school. So if you would like to be a trained mediator and are in year 5 then please contact Mrs John.
2006/2007
Welcome back to our mediators page. We now have a rota set up and running entirely by the year 5's. They are proving to be superb mediators and are really learning lots of new skills of citizenship and social interaction. We thank them for their commitment and dedication to the role.
After the May bank holiday the year 6 mediators will be stepping back to allow the year 5 mediators to begin taking charge of the playgrounds in the mediation process. We have a new rota which facilitates this. We know that they will do an amazing job and wish to thank all the year 6 children for their marvellous contributions to our peer mediation team this year. Our best wishes for the Comprehensive school.
After a restful Easter break the mediators return for their final term. They have done a marvelous job and will take many life skills to their new classes or even new school! We have many new toys and the mediators have a hard job taking the huge Connect 4 games out every playtime. Well Done! Keep up the good work and please remember that you too could be a mediator in the new school year if you work hard and enjoy working with others.
The mediation training has now been completed for year 5 and 6 pupils. We all worked hard learning how to listen in an active manner and using a variety of role play scenarios to explore a mediator's role. We played games and learned many new skills which we can all put into action in our playgrounds.
The new rota has been drawn up and year 5s will shadow the year 6 children on duty. This will allow them to extend their understanding of mediation. This rota will run until Easter when the mediators on duty in the infants will swap with the juniors. This will give everyone a chance to work with all ages of children.
We know that our mediators will do a great job and help make our school even more peaceful. Well done to everyone who trained.
Mediation training has now been arrange for Wednesday 17th January for existing year 6 Mediators and Thursday 18th January for year 5 children who wish to become Mediators.
Training will involve learning many essentail life skills such as active listening and debate. These skills will be continued in Gowerton Comp. where a mediation scheme also runs successfully.
Welcome back from the Mediation Team! This term we will be undertaking full mediation training with Mrs John and then we will be fully trained Mediators equipped with the skills of mediation. We are really excited to be lucky enough to have this training which will help us not only in school but also in our adult lives. For further developments watch this space! The year 6 mediators are doing a fine job of looking after our younger members and helping them settle into the new routines of school life. We will be holding formal training for all the year 6 mediators very shortly. We have also compiled a list of potential year 5 mediators who wish to share and develop their skills of working with others, listening, conflict resolution and problem solving. These children will be interviewed shortly in order for them to be trained alongside the year 6s. We are very proud of our mediators and wih them every success in the last few years in Waunarlwydd.
We have organise a rota for all mediators in years five and six so that they will have experiences in both the junior and infant playgrounds. During discussion with the school council we have decided that the mediators should bring playground toys out and tidy them away at playtimes. This will also allow us to monitor their use at all times. It will also help us decide when it is necessary to purchase replacement items.
The mediators continue to give a weekly report in assembly, awarding stickers for outstanding behaviour. Remember your mediators are here for YOU. They will help you at any time and play with you.