As part of this program, trained mentors from Fuji Xerox, work with students on social and relationship building skills to support them as they begin the transition into high school. The T ransitions program runs over eight one hour sessions from Thursday 9 June 2011 until 27 October 2011.

The transitions program is kindly hosted by Fuji Xerox. The workers are chosen as the students’ mentors for the session. In a group, students discuss things such as goals and how to achieve them.

Transitions Program launch at CPS Getting to Know You Session Session 1: Goal setting and Attitude: Bean Bag Throw My Goals Session 2: My Skills Session 3: Building Relationships & Confidence Session 4: Creative & Innovative Thinking Session 5: Life At Work: Activity Sheets

Just before the session, students are offered lunch and a cup of juice. They then are briefed about the session with Nathy and their mentors.

Students work competitively in their groups with their mentors to come up with creative ideas, games and presentations such as; Edward De Bono’s Thinking Hats Zip, Zap, Zoom Mirror, Mirror Teamwork to Create (ice-cream machine/smartboard)

It’s enjoyable and educational-Meleck I’ve learnt something new about growing up-Najiha It’s very creative- Linda.K I like the drama activities-Allanah Everything is exciting and fun-Maya The mentors are very kind and generous- Hussein It’s teaching me all about high school-Mohamed I enjoy the Zip, Zap, Zoom game- Aya Iman Mohammed.A Haylen Yesmin I’m happy to go to every session- Abdulrahman Ayah Thoughts on Transitions by some of the participating students Linda.A Nadine