Three years ago, recognizing the needs of the students, the high school established the Peer Counselling Group. Under the professional guidance of Ms. Allison Wang, the high school psychologist, selected and trained members uphold the principles of equality, confidentiality, and respect to build a bridge of emotional support for their peers.
The short play recreated typical scenarios of social conflicts and social media intervention, guiding students to deeply engage and understand the intrinsic mechanisms of conflict occurrence and escalation. The lecture shared practical methods such as “Nonviolent Communication” and “Empathy” through case studies, guiding students to express their needs rationally and resolve misunderstandings. From script polishing to PPT production, from stage presentation to on-site sharing, the entire process was led by group members, conveying communication wisdom in language understandable to their peers.
Students can choose to write anonymously or include their names, expressing gratitude to teachers, clarifying misunderstandings with friends, or cherishing friendships with peers. By simply providing the recipient’s name and tutor group information, the Peer Counselling Group members ensure precise delivery. Even if the letter is never sent, the process of carefully choosing the right words serves as an emotional exercise, helping everyone become more mature “young adults.”
The “Worry Exchange Store” provides an outlet for emotion: students write their worries on small cards, reviewed by group members and posted on a display board. This card, carrying troubles, becomes currency for exchanging a small gift. We do not judge the size of worries or offer so-called “solutions” because every emotion deserves recognition, and every trouble has the right to be laid down. When worries become “exchangeable currency,” they lose the weight that burdens you.
(4) Time Capsule:
In their letters, students can reflect on recent academic pressure and interpersonal insights, write down expectations for university and promises for the future, and then deposit the letter into a dedicated mailbox. All letters will be carefully kept by the Peer Counselling Group and returned to students intact at the end of the next semester. This letter doesn’t need to pursue being “positive” or “logically complete”—it just needs to authentically record the current you. When your future self opens the envelope, you can clearly see the footprints you’ve left and understand the path of your growth.
Whether it’s learning interpersonal communication skills, having honest dialogues with peers, gently reconciling with troubles, or making agreements with the future, we always adhere to a core principle: providing students with a low-pressure space to pause, reflect, and express. Here, emotions don’t need to be “resolved,” troubles don’t have to be “hidden,” and everyone can reexamine their inner self through interaction and gain strength through mutual support.
The journey of youth has never been a solo endeavor, and the Peer Counselling Group is willing to be the “spiritual station” on everyone’s academic path. Next semester, we will continue with this original intention, planning more activities that closely meet students’ needs, growing together through expression and meeting a better self through companionship.
May every piece of sincerity be answered, every bit of growth be traceable, and every one of you live out the version of yourself you love over the years.
