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Pyramid club at school

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cocoapple · 16/01/2024 18:20

7 year old DS has been invited to something called the pyramid club at school. It will be for an hour once a week after school club. Upon reading about it (the school sent a link) it seems to be aimed at children who are quiet and withdrawn, who have lack of social skills and children who don’t always seem comfortable at school.

Now I am not naive enough to think I know exactly how DS is at school, but going off the link that school sent me, it doesn’t sound like DS at all. He is very confident in the playground from what I can see during drop off and pick up, he has lots of friends and isn’t shy to approach people and make conversation, he plays for the school football team, he never complains that he doesn’t want to go in and whenever I ask him how his day has been he always says it’s been good.

Obviously the teachers and staff know more than me which is fine, I am happy for him to attend, it sounds a nice little set up. I just feel a bit sad thinking that he has been struggling at school and I’ve not noticed anything😞 I don’t suppose anyone knows anymore about this kind of thing?

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Marblessolveeverything · 16/01/2024 18:23

Would it be he is included because he is likely to engage and include others? I know my lad was invited to attend a social group in support, possibly also because he talks to everyone.

InTheRainOnATrain · 16/01/2024 18:23

They’re not asking him to join in context of a peer mentor are they?

cocoapple · 16/01/2024 18:25

@Marblessolveeverything @InTheRainOnATrain It could possibly be, I didn’t think of that

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Nagado · 16/01/2024 18:28

If it is as a mentor type of role, then what a lovely reflection on your DS. They obviously think of him as a lovely boy who is kind to others.

Echobelly · 16/01/2024 18:30

Yes, I expect they want to include outgoing, confident kids who will support those who are less so, which is lovely.

cocoapple · 17/01/2024 10:22

I have spoken to the school and they said he’s been selected as they think he could help other children come out of their shell so that’s nice to know☺️

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Marblessolveeverything · 17/01/2024 13:52

Ah that's good to hear, @cocoapple . It would be upsetting if he was struggling unbeknownst to you.

My son loves it and it has proved successful in broadening some childrens engagement. I've noticed a few of the more reserved children attending parties and accepting play dates.

I hope your son enjoys the experience.

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