Buddy Beginnings

Buddy Programme



Written By
Andre Chua Nicholas Chong
Swimming Academy, Secondary 1

The Secondary 1 Buddy Programme was a fruitful and enjoyable experience for all involved. Over four sessions, Secondary 1 student-athletes were paired with seniors who were usually from their own academy. The majority of the seniors were either student councillors, boarding captains and a few sports captains. Through this experience, the seniors were given a chance to impart the knowledge and wisdom gained from their years at Sports School, giving the Secondary 1 student-athletes an invaluable outlook on how to cope with their challenges in future years in Sports School. Furthermore, the seniors and Secondary 1s could bond and support each other when in need. The seniors were always ready to listen to the Secondary 1s when they needed someone to share their troubles.

Overall, it was a great way to start the year for everyone, especially the Secondary 1s. This allowed both the seniors and juniors to understand each other much better, thus improving the integration of the Secondary 1s into Sports School.