The Lunch Buddies Program matches caring student volunteers with individuals with special needs from Learning & Life Skills (LLS) classes. Lunch Buddy ‘matches’ get together and share their lunch hour together. Lunch Buddies also: ØProvide peer mentoring and positive role modeling within our school and community. ØOpen the doors of friendship to students with limited social contacts. ØPromote an inclusive
spirit. ØDemonstrate the qualities of good citizenship to all students. ØPromote excellence in student leadership by helping students in need to overcome barriers. The impact on the lives of special needs students is remarkable.
Students have the opportunity to develop friendships where none existed before. They are empowered and have a greater sense of acceptance within our school community. Students are encouraged to improve their social and communication skills with their new friends. For many students with challenges, lunchtime is their favourite period of the day because of their Lunch Buddies. For more information about the Lunch Buddies Program please see Mr. Rutherford.
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