Boarding
Mentorship Programme At The Boarding House
The mission of the Bishop Grandin House Mentoring Programme is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for new pupils and to link them with successful role models. The house is split into four families with senior pupils as Pupil Mentors contribute positively to this transition process. The programme motivates and assists new pupils to improve their performance while promoting a cohesive boarding and school culture. All new pupils need and have a right to be part of an inclusive, responsive and friendly boarding community. Each family has two/three staff members who are readily available to support any boy from grade 8 to matric.
Boarding
Mentorship Programme
Ark
Luka Hayworth
Golden Wolves
Luke Kruger
Ibutho Army
Vuyani Goxo
Ohana
Rudzani Tshivase
| Â Ark | Â Golden Wolves | Â Ibutho Army | Â Ohana | |
| Â 2021 | Â Khumbo Mdina | Â Mohau Ngobeni | Â Keyaun Davids | Â Lethabo Maluke |
| Â 2022 | Â Tanaka Atanasi | Â Katlego Selialia | Â Tatenda Chara | Â Mandisi Ndlovu |
| Â | Â James Schurr | Â – | Â – | Â – |
| Â 2023 | Â Asanda Ngoma | Â Lumphumlo Mhlongo | Â Ntelezi Mchunu | Â Leruo Maduna |
| Â 2024 | Â Luka Hayworth | Â Luke Kruger | Â Vuyani Goxo | Â Rudzani Tshivase |
History Of Mentoring
The concept of mentoring has a long history, one that comes to us from Greek mythology. In Homer’s Odyssey, Mentor was the teacher of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. However, a Mentor was more than a teacher. Mentor was half-male and half-female and was wisdom personified.
Empowering Pupils
Mentoring is the art of helping and empowering others to shape their learning behaviours. Effective mentoring is an influential factor in pupil success at school . Good mentoring empowers pupils by encouraging and supporting each pupil in successful achievement of goals, and adapting to the academic, religious, sporting and cultural norms of the school.
Ease The Transition To High School
Transition to high school is a challenging experience. New pupils benefit from the assistance of more experienced individuals. Mentors have the gratification of helping a fellow pupil and acquiring multiple skills for themselves.
Christian Principles
The practice of the Pupil Mentor program promotes the principles of the St Benedict’s College policy document as a Catholic School.
