Starfish Story: Lianne Raymond
My starfish story is about a Year 8 boy who I am mentoring. He was initially described to me as “extremely disruptive” during lessons and that he often didn’t complete class work or hand in homework. Upon introducing myself, he was very reluctant to even look me in the eyes, let alone talk to me. Once he saw that I was there to be supportive and not to put him down he gradually opened up to me and would allow me to sit next to him. He even asked for me when I wasn’t around, and was happy to admit he had a mentor. It has now been noted that he is less disruptive in lessons and every lesson I attend he always gets down to his work and is eager to tell me all his ideas – it is clear he is a very bright young boy who just needs a little one on one support and encouragement. I will continue to support him throughout the school year to get his grades up for Maths and English.
