On Wednesday 4th November Gail, our PATHS trainer, worked with pupils from Year 6 and Year 7 to train them on how to become good PATHS Pals. PATHS Pals are pupils who have chosen to help others in the playground. They organise games to ensure that everyone is included and so that no one feels lonely or left out.
PATHS Pals are also being trained in conflict resolution so that they can begin to de-escalate some minor disagreements and suggest resolutions. The PATHS rules and thinking strategies are used in the playground as well as in the classroom.
Gail will be back again to do further training but until then we will continue to look at how we can improve how PATHS Pals works in our school. The pupils have been very enthusiatic and they serve as excellent role models for all pupils. Look out for the yellow bibs in the playground!
If you are in Year 6 or Year 7 and you think you would like to become part of the PATHS Pals team, why not speak to Mrs. Taggart or let your own teacher know! We'd love to have you.
