Lead teacher: Jacob Torpey (6C)

Supporting teaching: Shivon Arif (5B)

Year levels involved: Year 5 (two classes) and Year 6 (three classes)

To encourage strong leaders for the future, and to support the school’s AIP Goal
3, Deer Park West Primary School’s Peer Mediation program gives Year 5 and 6
students the training to deal with basic conflict resolution in the school yard.
After completing a full day’s training, successful students will be equipped with
high visibility vests and resources to assist with minor disruptions in the
playground. Yard duty teachers will continue to monitor ALL incidents, with
minor disruptions being supported by a pair of Peer Mediators.
Mediators are not only trained but will also work in pairs to support and
collaborate during conflict resolution. They will be provided with a script which
will assist when mediating between individuals and groups. Should the incident
become above their capability, they will then refer it onto one of the supervising
yard duty teachers.
Mediators will be rostered on for recess and lunch breaks for 15 minutes each,
Monday to Thursday.
Mr. Torpey and Ms. Arif will continually check-in with mediators and support
when necessary. Any major incidents or concerns will be referred onto
classroom teachers or school leadership. Below is the chain of command:
 Assistant
Principal
 Peer Mediator
Coordinators
 Yellow vests
 Orange vests
Term 2
Wk Action Notes
1 Confirmation of staff roles and
responsibilities.
Action Report approved by school 29/04/2019 – meeting with Polly, Senka
leadership. and Jacob to go over action report and
lesson structures to make modifications.
Student training day planned and 29/04/2019 – training day confirmed by
approved by school leadership. Senka and Polly during meeting.
2 Thursday 2nd of May - Student training
day.
Mr. Torpey and Ms. Arif to team-
teach the day.
Thompson, Garro and McFarlane to
cover remaining students (split
grades), pending participant
numbers. Learning activities provided.
Confirmation of participants listed for
administrative purposes.
Permission note sent home.
Peer Mediator Captains nominated by
teachers.
Photo to be taken for school
newsletter.
Term 2 Peer Mediation Timetable to be
drafted and approved by relevant
teaching staff and Mediator Captains.
Mediators will be actively involved in the
playground where they will assist
supervising teachers in minor incidents.
Mr. Torpey will collate data on a
fortnightly basis to evaluate any
3 onwards

reoccurring issues or students which may

then require additional intervention by
wellbeing staff.

Data analysed by students. High

frequency areas and common incidents
will all be reported on to Lisa and
included in team curriculum newsletters.
 Mediator Captains will nominate two
“Mediators of the Month” who will be
awarded at assembly in four weeks’
time.
Mediators will be involved in writing a
report for the school newsletter; relating
it to the Values Matrix. This will include
positive playground behavior and
celebrating the Mediators of the Month.
Photo included.

10 Peer Mediation program reviewed to

promote best practices for Term 3 (what
is working well, what is not working well,
what can be improved). This will involve
surveying staff and some students which
will then be analysed by Mr. Torpey, Ms.
Arif, Mediator Captains and leadership.

Title: Peer Mediation

Reporting to Principal
Primary Objective To provide students with a voice, agency and leadership opportunities through active
engagement in the Peer Mediation Program.
Role To facilitate the training, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of peer mediators.
Key Responsibilities  To be the resource person for all staff on matters pertaining to the Peer Mediation
Program.
 To oversee the implementation of the Peer Mediation Program in accordance with school
based planning and to regularly monitor its progress.
 To organise for the training of students on Peer Mediation matters.
 To plan necessary resources for student mediators ensuring best practice.
 To review this school's Peer Mediation policy as required.
Skills and  Confident and engaging
competencies  Proficient at digital technology to publish timetables and resources.
Key performance  A reduction in minor incidents being reported to teachers on yard duty.
indicators  An increase in student ownership in student survey.
 Peer Mediation Training Day Program
Approximate numbers Participating Leftover
Year 5 29 22
Year 6 37 19
*TOTAL 66 41
*Students not showing school values will first be warned, then asked to leave the program. Mrs. McFarlane and Ms.
Thompson to check-in frequently and monitor support requirements.

For the students:

Leftover Year 5 Leftover Year 6 Peer Mediators
8:50-9:10 Own classroom Own classroom Own classroom
Session 1 Anna (CRT)- Year 5 Ms. Yang (LOTE)-
Mr. Torpey and Ms.
classrooms Ms. Thompson’s
Arif – Mrs.
classroom
McFarlane’s
Session 2 Anna (CRT) Mrs. McFarlane and
classroom
Ms. Thompson
RECESS
Session 3 Anna (CRT) Mrs. McFarlane and
Mr. Torpey and Ms.
Ms. Thompson
Arif
Session 4 Anna (CRT) Mr. Woods (PE)
LUNCH
Session 5 Ms. North (Visual Mr. Vaughn and Mr. Torpey and Ms.
Arts) Mrs. McFarlane Arif

For the teachers:

Mrs.
McFarlane
and Ms. Ms. Arif and
SPECIALIST CRT Anna Mr. Vaughn Thompson Mr. Torpey
8:50-9:10 With classes With classes
Session 1 Ms. Yang (Year Year 5 Year 6 Peer
6) leftovers leftovers Mediation
Session 2
RECESS
Session 3
Session 4 Mr. Woods
(Year 6)
LUNCH
Session 5 Ms. North Year 6 Team
(Year 5) leader’s
release
 Year 5 Peer Year 6 Peer Mediators Year 5 leftovers Year 6 leftovers
Mediators
Phillip A Mariam A Aaron B Duffi B Rayann A
Summer D Tsion A Breeanna B Ryan C Mariam A
Alana D Alek A Rame D Dien D Nicholas C
Miles G Elana B Jhaea E Ava H Benjamine C
Daniella H Mikayla D Issa H Meysam H Mikayla D ?
Suphavida K Jayden G Khang N Nico K Bailee K ?
Jade L Rayann K Holly S Ryan M Aperaamo L
Eshana M Cindy N Ngalu T Catherine N CJ M
Samuel M Harmony P Isaiah T Steven N Clinton N
Detroit N Annie T Thomas P Yajat O
Viniana P Daniel A Chelsea T Fahad S Tyrese P
Alyssa T Ava C Daniel T Malakai T Mherwin U
Jai C Carley V Thuyet T Jack W
Icelan A Junior F Dominique
Kristina G Anish G Jayden F
Soraya G Varnath K Aroha E Melisa L
Razan K Sienna L Fai F Nikola M
Olivia K Julius M Winston K Bailey R
Andrew L Whaaroa M Andrew N
Ngakai M Cassey M Takoah N Liam B
Tanzeela O Tasniim O Bruce Q Arav N
Tyloria O Oj O Levi S Rebel P ?
Afsara R Maddison P Tokieiki T
Morgan R Rohan S Daniel T
Rihanna S Isabella S Adem U
Nishat T Julie T
Nadia T
Tiffany T
Peer Mediation Training Day
9:00AM – 10:00AM
(10-15mins)
G- We are identifying personal
attributes that make a good peer
mediator.
I can…
-define different emotions that can
affect a person’s behaviour
-identify different qualities suitable
for a good mediator
-share personal qualities suitable
for a good mediator
A- What do you know about peer
mediation? Write in booklet
(Teacher Reference –Pg. 65).
Share ideas as a group.
N- Words for understanding (TR –
Pg. 66). Define words to support
student understanding of the
training.
(35-40mins)
A- Students introduce themselves
to the group and identify if the
defined words apply to them.
(5-10mins)
G- List the top three attributes you
think are important for a Peer
Mediator to have? Explain your
responses.
10:00AM – 11:00AM
(10-15mins)
G- WALT explain the relationship
between conflict resolution and
peer mediation.
I can…
-define conflict.
-discuss my understanding of
Peer Mediation.
-define confidentiality.
A- Read active listening starters
on Page 18 of booklet. (TR –Pg.
70).
N- Brainstorming the relationship
and purpose of conflict resolution
and peer mediation as a group.
Students then discuss and share
(TR –Pg. 78).
(35-40mins)
A- What is your understanding of
Peer Mediation? (TR –Pg. 82).
(5-10mins)
G- 30 seconds to quickly write on
a sticky note: What is the role of a
peer mediator?
11:30AM – 12:30PM 12:30PM- 1:30PM
(10-15mins) (10-15mins)
G- WALT investigate conflict scenarios. G- WALT identify when and when
not to get involved.
I can…
-discuss possible causes and solutions of conflict. I can…
-list the 7-steps of Peer Mediation conflict -list situations not to get involved
resolution. in.
-rehearse conflict resolution strategies through -identify the different supports
role play. available for conflict resolution.
-explain the rules for Peer
A- Watch and notetake. What do we see? Mediation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOBpSK1fEZ0
A- When might we not get
N- Introduction to the Peer Mediation process (TR involved in a conflict? List three
–Pg. 27). scenarios and explain why.
Groups of 4 (2 mediators + 2
(35-40mins) ‘actors’) act out role play
A- Groups of 4 (2 mediators + 2 ‘actors’) act out scenarios (TR –Pg. 27).
role play scenarios (TR –Pg. 27).
N- Prep to Year 4 conflict only, no
(5-10mins) money issues, no physicality, no
G- List three additional rules that might be useful swearing, NO FORCING
for Peer Mediators to know? STUDENTS; ESPECIALLY NOT
FAMILY.
(35-40mins)
A- TR –Pg. 22.
(5-10mins)
G- Share and discuss. 3 part
statements (Page 6-9).
2:15PM – 3:15PM
(10-15mins)
G- WALT understand the
commitment requirement for Peer
Mediation.
I can…
-list the rules for Peer Mediators.
-discuss commitment
requirements for the position.
-commit to the expectations for the
position.
A- What does it mean to make a
commitment? What happens
when you break a commitment?
Turn and talk.
N-
-What is a contract? What is its
purpose and what does it look
like?
-Peer Mediation contract.
-School Leadership involvement.
Chain of command (Mrs. King,
Ms. Hansen, etc.).
(35-40mins)
A- Read and comprehend
contracts. How do they work and
what are the implications for
signing one. Plan timetables and
choose buddies.
(5-10mins)
G- Give a score, 1-4, on how
confident you are feeling with
conflict resolution. Congratulations
on the day!
A great program which really hits student voice, agency and leadership!
-Polly Hansen