PEER MENTORING
A WORKSHOP FOR STUDENT MENTORS & BUDDIES
Our Peer Mentoring Workshop is designed for Year 5 and Year 6 students who serve as peer mentors, buddies, or part of a peer support team. It equips them with the skills and confidence to positively guide and support younger students—both formally and informally—through example, service, and genuine connection.
Participants learn how to build rapport, communicate effectively, solve problems, and be positive role models. They develop listening skills, empathy, and leadership abilities that help them connect with their peers and younger students alike. The workshop can be delivered over one or two days, depending on your school’s needs.
Ideal for schools wanting to grow leadership capacity in senior students while helping younger students feel safe, supported, and connected, this workshop strengthens school spirit, builds community, and supports student wellbeing.
Two-Day Outline
Making the Shift to Mentor – Understanding the responsibilities of mentoring, building relational “bank accounts,” and setting an example by living “above the line.”
Strengthening Connections – Active listening, empathy, protective interrupting, and becoming an upstander rather than a bystander.
Problem Solving – Applying Michael Pohl’s POOCH model through interactive activities.
Communicating Effectively as a Mentor – Leading fun group activities while practising verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Leading Large Groups – Using proven behaviour leadership methods to confidently guide group activities.
Practice Makes Progress – Applying all skills in real scenarios, with a focus on planning how to use them back in school life.
Contact us to see if this workshop is the right fit for your peer mentors.
“As usual, Cody was outstanding! The students were very receptive to his messages and are excited to be moving forward in their journey with greater direction and “know how”. ”
Expertly Designed Workshops
All UPP workshops are expertly designed by respected educator Luke McKenna and delivered by our team of highly trained specialists. Since 2015, these practical, engaging, and age-appropriate programs have positively impacted over 400,000 Australian students and are trusted by teachers and principals nationwide.
Engaging Learning Approach
We use a proven learning, action, reflection approach in every workshop, engaging students through videos, stories, interactive activities, reflection, teamwork, and partner sharing. For more details, check out our guarantee.
Follow-Up Resources for Teachers
Follow-up resources are provided for teachers after each workshop to reinforce key messages throughout the school year. These resources provide clear language and practical strategies to help continue your students’ learning in an engaging, consistent way.
Details and Pricing
The investment for this engaging and transformative incursion, including follow-up materials, is a minimum investment of $1,450 +GST per day, plus travel expenses if applicable. Delivered at your school — by team members based in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne — this whole-cohort workshop works best in a school hall or similar space.
Schools outside these areas may consider our online workshop option.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how our workshops can benefit your students, please contact Luke at 0407 677 253.
What our partner schools say
"It was an awesome day. Students engaged well and presenters were great at what they did." -Ellen Marsh, Year 11 Advisor- Lisarow High School, Lisarow
“Just wanted to let you know the Year 6 students and teachers really valued the Aspire higher Program and the corresponding resources you have sent through. A shout out to your educators they were both engaging and motivating in the delivery of the program, the students loved them! Thanks again, it is always exciting when UPP comes to be part of our school day.” - Kathy Williams, Deputy Head of Primary - The Springfield Anglican College
“From all accounts everyone had a great day. Both students and teachers enjoyed the activities throughout the day and had nothing but praise for Quinton and the program. Once again we were very happy with the sessions.” -Louise McDonald , Emerald State School, Emerald
“I was particularly impressed with both Ben and Lachy’s ability to engage the children. The activities and content were engaging and the kids really enjoyed themselves. Please pass on our sincere thanks to all involved.” -Marita McVeigh, St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School, The Gap
“Quinton was an excellent presenter and a credit to your team. We had such an engaging day and the students got so much from the activities and discussions. We would love to engage with you again for the Leadership program in future years.” -Janet Spark, The Rockhampton Grammar School
“On behalf of the Year 5 Teachers, we would like to thank you for an incredibly engaging and thought provoking session last Friday. Our children were able to make many connections about what was being said and we've been able to reiterate these ideas in our classrooms. We were concerned at first about the sessions being on Zoom however we feel that you facilitated these brilliantly. Thank you again for a wonderful leadership experience- we got a lot out of it as well as the children.” - Bianca Niutta & Belinda Zappia, Sacred Heart Primary School, Mildura
"Would recommend UPP personnel to any senior school group." Year 12 Teacher- Trinity College, Beenleigh
"Activities were really good- students were engaged and thoroughly enjoying themselves." Year 11 Teacher- Pimpama State College
"Super engaging and simple messages that are easy to implement straight away to influence people." Year 11 Teacher- Pacific Pines SHS
"UPP really strikes a chord with students. Presenters use the best of teaching techniques to leave a lasting, practical and positive impact on young people. Real strategies. Real world. Real life." Christine Clarke- Principal- Mary MacKillop College, Nundah.
"Engaged the whole group and developed a great rapport with students." Jenny Gilshenan- Year 11 Teacher, Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay.
"A great mix of information giving and physical activities to illustrate the point being made. Student were engaged from the outset of camp, until the end." Year 11 teacher- St Benedicts College, Mango Hill.
