The Cool Schools Peer Mediation Programme has been operating in New Zealand since 1991. It has been delivered to nearly two thirds of our schools nationwide.
This proactive programme empowers people by teaching them skills and processes to resolve conflict peacefully. Individuals learn how to use conflict scenarios as an opportunity to build positive relationships with others. Non-violent, constructive, co-operative, WIN/WIN solutions to a problem are negotiated. Agreements are made which are mutually acceptable to all parties concerned. When implemented as a whole- school programme, it has a positive impact not only on students, teachers and parents but also for the wider school community.
Who implements this programme?
At Rosebank School minor disputes are settled permanently by peer mediators helping to make our school environment a happier, safer, more peaceful place. Students are providing a service for other students as “peace-keepers”. They are modelling skills and processes which will last a lifetime and are readily transferable to the home, workplace and wider community.
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