As an Associate Student Counselor at Bright Futures Academy, my job involved developing various student support programs aimed at enhancing student well-being and academic performance. One such program that I am particularly proud of is the "Inter-School Buddy Initiative".
To create this program, I partnered with the counseling team, conducting multiple brainstorming sessions and focused group discussions with students to understand their needs better. Our main objective was to foster a sense of community and support among the students. The "Inter-School Buddy Initiative" matched students from different grades, providing them with a platform to communicate, interact, and share experiences.
Post-implementation, we saw a marked improvement in the students' mental well-being, with many sharing that the program made them feel more connected to their peers. Parents also reported improved communication skills and better attitudes towards schooling among their children. This highlighted the critical role structured student support programs play in holistic education.