By Georgia Wilks and Gabriella Martinez
Hi, my name is Georgia Wilks and I am one of the two Friendly Faces captains here at Aylsham High School for the school year 2024 - 2025.
When I started being a Friendly Face, I was in year 10 and I had a lot of fun doing my job. I really enjoyed helping those in need, listening to their problems and worries and being able to help out whenever they needed. Being a Friendly Face means that you need to be able to listen to people's problems, and be able to problem solve situations. You need to be able to be friendly and also have a good attitude towards people and not seem unwelcoming. Reporting problems that students come to you for is also incredibly important, as that’s how the problems can be solved.
As a Senior Friendly Face, I have to make sure the Friendly Faces are registered for break and lunch, as well as continuing on with the jobs I did in Y10 - which were problem solving, making sure people were okay and making sure to report any problems.
When I did Friendly Face Roadshows, there were lots of tasks for everyone to do. There were tasks like teaching Y6’s how to tie a tie, from talking about expectations, talking about what they’re worried / excited about and much more. I felt that these Roadshows were very helpful for the Y6’s, as they would have an insight to what high school is like, and how we can help them if they need it - but also in doing the roadshow, it assures any students that need it that they aren’t alone, and that high school isn’t as scary as it seems at first.
Lots of students have come to Friendly Faces (in my experience) for bullying & problems outside of school. There are many, many other reasons to come to Friendly Faces for help, and you don’t need to be suffering alone with your problems, we’re always here to help.
As one of the Friendly Faces captains, I have a duty of helping make sure that the Senior Friendly Faces as well as the Friendly Faces are all going to their duties and make sure they're registering. Sorting out problems between other Friendly Faces is
also a part of my job, and most importantly continuing on with my duties as a Senior Friendly Face too.
I really enjoy helping people out and if you are thinking about helping out, please do!
You can become a Friendly Face in Year 10 and then a senior Friendly Face in Year 11. Don't be afraid to join the anti - bullying team, as we are very important in making students comfortable in school as well as be there for support if anyone needs it.
My name is Gabriella Martinez and I’m a Year 11 student at Aylsham High School. I am currently one of the two Friendly Face Captains for 2024-2025 alongside Georgia Wilks.
At the beginning of Year 10, I became a Friendly Face and I really enjoyed being a this role last year because I got a lot of enjoyment out of helping students with their worries and issues, plus I loved being a role model to the younger pupils in the school and shape how they behave towards others and themselves. Having this responsibility involves supporting other students in the school by helping with bullying problems or just being there for someone if they are having a bad day.
To be able to be a successful Friendly Face, you need to be able to listen to people’s problems and solve them effectively by bringing anyone else involved, into the friendly face room to hear other sides to the story and also fill out a report of the situation so it can be sorted out. As well as listening to people, you also need to be empathetic and kind towards everyone, as that way, students can trust and respect you, leading to them feeling comfortable telling you their problems. I would really recommend becoming a Friendly Face to anyone because it can broaden your social skills and give you new life experiences.
I have now become a Senior Friendly Face in Year 11, which involves very similar things to being a Friendly Face, for example, being able to solve problems, being creative in the ways you go about any situation and overall, just being a helpful and supportive person. I believe if you have these skills, then you can accomplish a lot as a Friendly Face.
As a Senior Friendly Face and one of the Friendly Face Captains, I was given the opportunity to go on the Friendly Face Roadshow, which involved visiting local primary schools to do activities with the Year 6s in order to prepare them for high school. Some of the activities included asking questions about high school, playing games involving teamwork and talking about things they are worried and excited about. I am so happy I got this opportunity as it was a great experience and I enjoyed every part of it. I think visiting the Year 6s was very helpful to them as it gave them an idea as to what high school would be like, plus it would give the kids that are nervous and worried about the shift to a new school, a confidence boost and prove to them that high school isn’t that daunting and Year 11s aren’t that scary either.
As one of the Friendly Face Captains, I have an extra responsibility of overseeing the Friendly Faces and Senior Friendly Faces as well as continuing with my ongoing responsibilities like being on duty when it is my day, registering the Friendly Faces at break and lunch and also resolve issues that students have in the school.
If you are thinking about becoming a Friendly Face, please take the opportunity as it is very rewarding to help others and to be a part of an anti-bullying team.
If anyone ever has an issue, no matter how big or small, please come to see us in the friendly face room because we are always here to support you in any way we can and want the best for every student in the school. Don’t forget that you aren’t the only one in your situation and there are others that are experiencing exactly what you are, so you don’t need to feel alone as there is always someone who can help.
Hi, my name is Georgia Wilks and I am one of the two Friendly Faces captains here at Aylsham High School for the school year 2024 - 2025.
When I started being a Friendly Face, I was in year 10 and I had a lot of fun doing my job. I really enjoyed helping those in need, listening to their problems and worries and being able to help out whenever they needed. Being a Friendly Face means that you need to be able to listen to people's problems, and be able to problem solve situations. You need to be able to be friendly and also have a good attitude towards people and not seem unwelcoming. Reporting problems that students come to you for is also incredibly important, as that’s how the problems can be solved.
As a Senior Friendly Face, I have to make sure the Friendly Faces are registered for break and lunch, as well as continuing on with the jobs I did in Y10 - which were problem solving, making sure people were okay and making sure to report any problems.
When I did Friendly Face Roadshows, there were lots of tasks for everyone to do. There were tasks like teaching Y6’s how to tie a tie, from talking about expectations, talking about what they’re worried / excited about and much more. I felt that these Roadshows were very helpful for the Y6’s, as they would have an insight to what high school is like, and how we can help them if they need it - but also in doing the roadshow, it assures any students that need it that they aren’t alone, and that high school isn’t as scary as it seems at first.
Lots of students have come to Friendly Faces (in my experience) for bullying & problems outside of school. There are many, many other reasons to come to Friendly Faces for help, and you don’t need to be suffering alone with your problems, we’re always here to help.
As one of the Friendly Faces captains, I have a duty of helping make sure that the Senior Friendly Faces as well as the Friendly Faces are all going to their duties and make sure they're registering. Sorting out problems between other Friendly Faces is
also a part of my job, and most importantly continuing on with my duties as a Senior Friendly Face too.
I really enjoy helping people out and if you are thinking about helping out, please do!
You can become a Friendly Face in Year 10 and then a senior Friendly Face in Year 11. Don't be afraid to join the anti - bullying team, as we are very important in making students comfortable in school as well as be there for support if anyone needs it.
My name is Gabriella Martinez and I’m a Year 11 student at Aylsham High School. I am currently one of the two Friendly Face Captains for 2024-2025 alongside Georgia Wilks.
At the beginning of Year 10, I became a Friendly Face and I really enjoyed being a this role last year because I got a lot of enjoyment out of helping students with their worries and issues, plus I loved being a role model to the younger pupils in the school and shape how they behave towards others and themselves. Having this responsibility involves supporting other students in the school by helping with bullying problems or just being there for someone if they are having a bad day.
To be able to be a successful Friendly Face, you need to be able to listen to people’s problems and solve them effectively by bringing anyone else involved, into the friendly face room to hear other sides to the story and also fill out a report of the situation so it can be sorted out. As well as listening to people, you also need to be empathetic and kind towards everyone, as that way, students can trust and respect you, leading to them feeling comfortable telling you their problems. I would really recommend becoming a Friendly Face to anyone because it can broaden your social skills and give you new life experiences.
I have now become a Senior Friendly Face in Year 11, which involves very similar things to being a Friendly Face, for example, being able to solve problems, being creative in the ways you go about any situation and overall, just being a helpful and supportive person. I believe if you have these skills, then you can accomplish a lot as a Friendly Face.
As a Senior Friendly Face and one of the Friendly Face Captains, I was given the opportunity to go on the Friendly Face Roadshow, which involved visiting local primary schools to do activities with the Year 6s in order to prepare them for high school. Some of the activities included asking questions about high school, playing games involving teamwork and talking about things they are worried and excited about. I am so happy I got this opportunity as it was a great experience and I enjoyed every part of it. I think visiting the Year 6s was very helpful to them as it gave them an idea as to what high school would be like, plus it would give the kids that are nervous and worried about the shift to a new school, a confidence boost and prove to them that high school isn’t that daunting and Year 11s aren’t that scary either.
As one of the Friendly Face Captains, I have an extra responsibility of overseeing the Friendly Faces and Senior Friendly Faces as well as continuing with my ongoing responsibilities like being on duty when it is my day, registering the Friendly Faces at break and lunch and also resolve issues that students have in the school.
If you are thinking about becoming a Friendly Face, please take the opportunity as it is very rewarding to help others and to be a part of an anti-bullying team.
If anyone ever has an issue, no matter how big or small, please come to see us in the friendly face room because we are always here to support you in any way we can and want the best for every student in the school. Don’t forget that you aren’t the only one in your situation and there are others that are experiencing exactly what you are, so you don’t need to feel alone as there is always someone who can help.
