The Sisters Connect Program, which connects Big Sisters with Little Sisters across year levels and within Houses, is designed to promote a sense of belonging and connectedness in a student’s journey through Somerville House.
At Somerville House we take a proactive approach to Positive Wellbeing. Vital to this are our positive connections within our community, developing empathy and embracing diversity.
The girls connect through a range of activities including painting, reading, drawing and dancing.
| Year 8 | connect with | Year 3 |
| Year 9 | connect with | Year 4 |
| Year 10 | connect with | Year 5 |
| Year 11 | connect with | Year 6 |
| Year 12 | connect with | Year 7 |
Sisters Connect facilitates meaningful relationships and helps to build communication and team skills while creating a strong sense of community. Big Sisters are encouraged to connect with their Little Sisters when they see them during breaks to develop an ongoing rapport and check on their wellbeing.
I have really enjoyed spending time with my Year 11 buddy. Sisters Connect has given us the opportunity to bond with girls we don’t get the opportunity to spend time with. I am always counting down the days until Sisters Connect and I am sure everyone would agree.
Year 6 student
This program gave me the opportunity to spend time with a girl in a younger year level that I would not usually have the opportunity to connect with. Whenever I see her around the School we always make sure to wave to each other and say ‘hello’, and I can honestly say that these small interactions make my day so much better.
Year 11 student