Student Ambassadors
Student ambassadors are the heart of the program. Each new student is assigned a student ambassador and their main responsibilities are to escort new students for a week, eat lunch together and provide informal on-boarding (go over the content of the welcome pack, answer questions, hang-out and become a “buddy”).
Student ambassadors support the transition coordinator and actively participate in all other transition activities including monthly welcome and farewell events and social and cultural trips. The PTP provides a great opportunity for student ambassadors to learn and practice leadership skills. Student ambassadors are recognized by the school administration for their contribution and leadership.
Responsibilities:
On a regular basis meet with other ambassadors and the transition coordinator to “refresh” training and plan for arrival of new students (monthly or quarterly)
Greet arriving students, provide welcome bag with a gift (if available, e.g. notebook with a school logo), provide school tour
Hang out during lunch/recess every day for at least a week
Participate in the monthly welcome and farewell event for new and departing students
Support transition coordinator with all transition activities including social and cultural events (after school hours)
Regularly provide feedback to transition coordinator to improve transition program
After the initial week, follow-up with new students to check on them at least three times within the first month and provide feedback to transition coordinator