Peer Support Leaders

Bowen's Peer Support Leaders are trained students who promote mental wellbeing and build a caring school culture through empathy and peer bonding activities.

Last updated 22 August 2026

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About Bowen Peer Support Leaders

Passion, Service, Leadership

Peer Support Leaders (PSLs) in Bowen Secondary School are trained to listen actively and respond with empathy to promote positive mental wellbeing in school.

Appointed at Secondary 2 and 3 after going through a rigorous selection process, PSLs are guided at every point to hone their skills as a peer supporter and leader. Apart from encouraging early help-seeking behaviour and exemplify positive coping strategies among peers,

PSLs actively contribute to a caring school culture by conducting activities that strengthen peer bonding.