A huge thank you to our Kitchen Staff for another delicious brunch !!!

Following our Well-Being Programme, our house assembly this time was about Peer Pressure.

Peers are people who are part of the same social group, so the term “peer pressure” means the influence that peers can have on each other. Although peer pressure does not necessarily have to be negative, the term “pressure” implies that the process influences people to do things that may be resistant to, or might not otherwise choose to do.
So usually the term “peer pressure” is used when people are talking about behaviors that are not considered socially acceptable or desirable, such as experimentation with alcohol or drugs. The term “peer pressure” is not usually used to describe socially desirable behaviors, such as exercising or studying.
Is Peer Pressure Always Bad?
In reality, peer pressure can be either a positive or negative influence that one peer, or group of peers, has on another person.
Positive Peer Pressure
Peer pressure could influence a young person to become involved in sports. This involvement could be positive, leading to exposure to healthy lifestyles and role models, and eventually leading the young person to become a positive role model herself.
Negative Peer Pressure
That same peer pressure could lead the same young person to over-identify with sports, putting exercise and competition above all else.
If taken to an extreme, she may develop exercise addiction, causing her to neglect schoolwork and social activities, and ultimately, use exercise and competition in sports as her main outlet for coping with the stresses of life. This can also lead to numerous health consequences.

This afternoon a fruitful conversation took place in our lounge during our snack time and all the girls were engaging with great interest.

What is the definition of a role model? Someone that you look up to.

We all have role models.

What are their qualities?

They have high moral values and they are honest.

They project confidence.

Role models demonstrate their commitment to a desired goal and are willing to invest the necessary time and effort to achieve success.
They don’t give up easily and they persevere when confronted by obstacles. Their passion to succeed inspires youngsters to follow through and reach the goals they set for themselves.

In order for role models to be influential, they must show respect for others.

Role models inspire others with an upbeat, optimistic outlook on life.

In J.B. Terray Boarding House, everyone’s role model or models come from family members. Grand-parents and parents who managed to succeed in life with their perseverance and positive energy. Strong passionate people who are kind and compassionate. We are all lucky and grateful to have these people in our lives. We want to learn from them and set the example to others as they did.

And you know…. you might be this role model. It’s all about good intentions and kind actions.

A HUGE thank to Mr Usher, our Boarding Director, for his continuous support and delicious gifts !!

Registrations are still open for our Annual Winter Camp 2021 

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