Selection Process

The following process is used to determine the successful applicants for the role of peer mentors:

September/October	Visit by Karen Carter and Linda Lambert to speak to TY classes about the role of the Peer Mentor and to encourage students to apply for a place on the Peer Mentoring course
Mid-October	Return of completed application forms and scheduling of interviews
November	Discussion of interview results by Peer Mentor Facilitator, Deputy Principal and a nominated staff member
November	Letter to all interviewees and announcement of Peer Mentors appointed to work with the incoming first years.  Involvement of Peer Mentors in Transition Programme - Primary to Secondary in November
December	Meeting with all Peer Mentors in advance of training in January/February
January	Training for Peer Mentors
August	Refresher course for Peer Mentors before commencement of new academic year
August	Appointment of Peer Mentors to classes
August	Involvement in First Year Induction Programme
September - May	Peer Mentor Support for 1st Year students