Kae McCaull, Head of Primary
Great news for our Kuyper community — our new Buddy Bench has officially arrived and found its home in the Primary playground!
This special addition was made possible thanks to the generosity and hard work of our Kuyper Community Group (KCG), who raised the funds and purchased it for the benefit of our students. Their commitment to supporting our school community, both in and out of the classroom, is something we’re all grateful for.
Since it went in, the enthusiasm from our students has been wonderful to see. Students have been using it in many ways from day one, and it’s clear the Buddy Bench has already become an integral part of our playground.
But this isn’t just about a new piece of furniture — it’s about giving our students a genuine voice. Each primary class has selected two representatives to help decide how the Buddy Bench should be used, where it should be placed, and how we can all make the most of it. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to take ownership of something that belongs to all of us.
What’s especially heartening is that the idea behind the Buddy Bench is already showing up in our classrooms. During class discussions especially in PDH lessons, the Buddy bench has naturally come up as possible strategy or tool students can use to address friendship issues or include others. It gives our students another tool to use as they develop characters that allow them to live out God’s call to treat others in a way that honours Him.
It’s a simple idea with a powerful message: at our school, we look out for each other, because that’s what it means to be part of a caring, Christ-centred community. A huge thank you the KCG, and to every student embracing the spirit of the Buddy Bench.
