Big Buddy, Little Buddy

Big Buddy, Little Buddy

The Year 5 and Reception Buddy programme

Big Buddy, Little Buddy, and Teddy

- CedarNews Term 1, Week 4

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It is always exciting to see the new Receptions, still so new to life, starting school.  For some it is like they were made for school, for others it can be a bit more daunting.

That’s where the Year 5s come in to the picture. Each year, the Year 5s buddy up with a new Reception, to help them feel welcome in the school. The Year 5s benefit by learning about taking care of another person and the Receptions benefit by having a big friend to look up to – someone who will look out for them and be a support to them as they go through school at Cedar.

Buddies form a special bond and even into High School, the big buddies can still look out for the little guys and make sure they are going okay. The Year 5s and Receptions thoroughly enjoyed playing with their teddies during our annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Week 4.