Highfield’s Buddy Program Fosters Friendships
Prep 6 student, Grace, reading to her Reception buddy, Finley.
Reception children are settling in quicker, building strong relationships and enhancing their communication skills through Highfield Prep School’s buddy program.
The program, which runs weekly during term time, sees Prep 6 pupils have 1:1 time with Reception students, and takes advantage of Highfield’s dedicated Reception outdoor area.
Highfield’s Head of Early Years, Mrs Sadie Herring, has seen the benefits of the buddy program first-hand.
“The buddy program benefits the Reception pupils greatly, but the Prep 6 students gain so much from it too,” Mrs Herring said.
“Our Prep 6 students are working on their relationship building and leadership skills, and the buddy program gives them an opportunity to be a role model and mentor for our reception students.”
One relationship that has flourished from the buddy program is between Prep 6 pupil Grace, and her Reception buddy, Finley.
“Grace and Finley have formed a really lovely friendship,” Mrs Herring said.
“Grace has set a really great example for Finley, and Finley is so excited to see Grace every week.”