Yr 8 students

CULTURE

Peer Pressure
Influence
Labelling
Social Identity
Empathy
Inclusion
Friendship Dynamics
Responsibility

About this module

Designed to support students with strengthening friendships, reducing judgement and contributing to a more inclusive year level culture.

As peer relationships become more central, social dynamics can feel increasingly complex. Students may experience pressure to fit in, fear of judgement or uncertainty about where they belong. When these experiences are not given space, they can quietly shape behaviour, connection and the overall culture of a year level.

What to expect

This workshop invites students to slow down and reflect on how everyday interactions shape school culture. Through shared activities and guided conversation, students explore friendship, judgement and belonging. Facilitators create a safe and inclusive space where students can listen to different perspectives and consider the impact of labels. The session supports students to build empathy, shared understanding and a sense of responsibility for the culture they are part of.

Issues Covered

  • Peer pressure and fear of judgement
  • Friendship dynamics and influence
  • Labelling and social identity
  • Empathy and inclusion
  • Responsibility for school culture

Workshop Specifics

  • Duration : 2 hours
  • Max Participants : 60 (mixed gender) / 35 (single gender)

What they say about Connection code

"I feel more confident as I realised that others were also feeling the same as me, they also felt like they couldn’t connect but wanted to. I feel more confident in talking to others that I would not have previously. "

- Connection Code Participant

"I feel like I already knew who these people were, but never really understood them until now. I’ve never even had a proper conversation until today."

- Connection Code Participant

Workshop Outcomes

01.

Stronger empathy for others
Students develop a deeper understanding of experiences beyond first impressions.

02.

Healthier peer interactions
Students recognise the role they play in shaping peer culture and everyday interactions.

03.

Increased sense of belonging
Students feel more confident connecting across differences.

How we know its working

How we know its working

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%

86% of participants said they understand the impact of judging others.

80

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80% of participants said they are able to put themselves in someone else’s shoes.

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80% of participants said the workshop made them appreciate how valuable it is to connect with others.

How we know its working

Empower your students to unlock the codes to meaningful connections both in the classroom and beyond. Contact us to learn more about running Connection Code in your school.

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