QUEST-I'm-ON

GRADE 8 to 9 TRANSITION PROGRAM

The QUEST-I’m-ON Transition Program unites the high school students involved in leadership courses or programs with the incoming Grade 9 students. It is a four-step program that integrates empathy and compassion while developing and practising leadership skills. It also aims to reduce isolation and increase success rate for Grade 8 students transitioning into high school. A nominal time commitment from each student will remove some of the barriers that cause segregation, fear and anxiety among students. The formation of stronger connections from this unifying, energetic and creative program cultivates positive school culture and spirit. Through this relationship building process between elementary and secondary students, increased enrolment numbers is also another by-product of the program.

The Transition Program:

Increases student participation thus creating more student leaders
Expands effective communication
Promotes team building and team spirit
Fosters healthy relationships
Helps reduce the divisions and competition between grade levels
Elevates student self-esteem and success levels
Builds safer surroundings for students
Instils tolerance, empathy and compassion
Encourages a student-driven, positive school culture shift
Increases student enrolment from elementary to secondary school

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.