学生互助领袖 Peer Support Leaders

学生互助领袖 Peer Support Leaders

In recent years, there has been growing concern about children’s mental well-being and stress levels. A school-wide approach that equips students to support one another is therefore essential. We believe that strong and caring peer relationships provide an important foundation for students to seek help, build resilience and navigate challenges with greater confidence.

Our Tiered Approach
NCHS adopts a three-tiered approach to build a strong and sustainable culture of peer support across the school.

Capacity Building and SupportPSLs and PSSMs undergo structured workshops twice a year to strengthen their peer support competencies. The programme is designed and guided by the Year Head Department, in collaboration with the School Counsellors (SCs), Senior School Counsellor (SENO) and external training partners. Through regular training, supervision and reflection, student leaders are equipped with skills in active listening, recognising signs of distress, conflict management, basic helping skills and referral protocols, while understanding when and how to seek adult assistance.

Beyond providing peer support, PSLs also plan and facilitate peer wellness activities within their classes, creating opportunities for classmates. These activities reinforce key well-being messages and encourage students to look out for one another in their daily interactions.

This ongoing cycle of training, practice and guidance enables PSLs and PSSMs to grow as confident and responsible peer supporters who contribute meaningfully to a caring and supportive school environment

Annual PSSM-led campaign
NCHS organises an annual Peer Support Campaign aligned with the Singapore Kindness Movement's Friends of Singa initiative. Spearheaded by the PSSMs, the campaign raises awareness of peer support, encourages positive relationships and promotes everyday acts of kindness through student-led activities and advocacy.

Each cohort of PSSMs champions a meaningful theme that addresses a key aspect of building an inclusive and caring school community:

Through these annual campaigns, students are empowered actively do their part in shaping a caring, inclusive and supportive school culture, where kindness is demonstrated through everyday words, actions and relationships.