by Robin Cox | Oct 9, 2008 | GR8MATES
I have written before that GR8 MATES is linked to a federal funded not-for-profit organisation. In one month our two other pilot programs will be completed.I am also experiencing the perennial difficulty of recruiting volunteers for another program, mainly because the...
by Robin Cox | Sep 29, 2008 | GR8MATES
Well, two programs are almost completed. It’s school holidays now. Once term resumes, the two other pilot programs will have three weeks to run. I am still feeling that we could have had another three months with these pilots for them to be more effective, so it...
by Robin Cox | Sep 14, 2008 | GR8MATES
This has been a productive week. One group of mentees completed their Student Online Performer and this has immediately given mentors ideas as to the areas they can explore with their mentees. Many of the students are revealing a great deal of potential, yet their...
by Robin Cox | Jun 20, 2008 | GR8MATES
The first pilot project of the GR8 MATES program comes to an end next week. This past week has been a time for reflection, completing Mentor Exit Surveys, Mentee Exit Surveys and the online Mentor Profiler and Student Performer. Although it’s too early to make...
by Robin Cox | Jun 13, 2008 | GR8MATES
The first GR8 MATES program will be concluding in a couple of weeks. One of our mentors gave a brief presentation on public speaking to the students, as each will be sharing something about their mentoring experience in the final Celebration of Learning event. 6 Hot...