an action plan for Lsp unit 3

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As astaff and school stakeholders  at large we have decided to come up with an action plan for Guidance and counseling for the year 2025  as one of the  learner support program initiated in our school...we are thankful for the training  by KEMI because it has really opened our eyes on various ways of helping our learner's. 

Reflection. We thought that having an action plan will act as a guide on various  activities  that we intent to do .... This was  discussed  with all our teachers, parents and students reps.it has helped us alot below is our guidance and counseling action plan.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING ACTION PLAN FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL NAME: DESTINY JUNIOR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL MATHARE 

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024/2025 

COORDINATOR: TR. CHRISTINE  

TRANSITION SUPPORT FOR NEW STUDENTS 

To ease the transition from primary to junior secondary school, an Orientation Week will be organized during Term 1, Week 1. This will include fun icebreakers, school tours, and a buddy system pairing new students with senior peers. In Term 1, Week 3, a Study Skills Workshop will be conducted to teach effective note-taking, time management, and exam preparation techniques. These activities will be led by the counselor with support from teachers and prefects, using resources like activity kits, maps, worksheets, and planners. Success will be evaluated through student feedback forms and monitoring improvements in test scores.  

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING DEVELOPMENT  

To build resilience and interpersonal skills, bi-weekly Emotion Charades sessions will be implemented where students role-play to identify and express emotions in healthy ways. An Anti-Bullying Club will run ongoing campaigns using posters and skits to promote kindness, led by the counselor and student leaders. Resources will include emotion cards, art supplies, and educational videos. Effectiveness will be assessed through student journals and tracking reductions in bullying incident reports.  

ACADEMIC GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT  

To address performance anxiety and boost motivation, Subject Taster Days will be hosted in Term 2, Week 2, allowing students to explore various subjects through rotational sessions. A weekly Homework Help Hub will provide peer-assisted study groups for struggling learners. Teachers and peer tutors will facilitate these using worksheets and quiet study spaces. Progress will be measured through student interest surveys and academic performance improvements.  

CAREER EXPLORATION INITIATIVES 

Career Day in Term 3, Week 1 will feature professionals like nurses and engineers sharing their work experiences to introduce students to various career paths. In Term 1, Week 6, students will create Dream Job Collages using magazines and posters to visualize their aspirations. The counselor will lead these activities with support from the Parent-Teacher Association and evaluate outcomes through student reflections and displayed collages.  

PARENT AND TEACHER ENGAGEMENT  

Parent Café sessions held quarterly will provide informal discussions on parenting teens, covering topics like screen time and puberty. In Term 1, Week 4, Teacher SEL Training will be offered to help educators recognize signs of anxiety and depression in students. These sessions will be facilitated by the counselor and a psychologist, using case studies and handouts. Success will be gauged through attendance records and teacher feedback.  

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR UNIQUE CHALLENGES

Gender-separated Puberty Talks in Term 2, Week 5 will address body changes and hygiene, led by the counselor and school nurse with visual aids and a Q&A box. Peer Mediation Training in Terms 1 and 3 will equip student leaders with conflict resolution skills through role-play activities. Impact will be monitored via anonymous student questions and reductions in disciplinary cases.  

MONITORING AND EVALUATION 

Surveys, attendance logs, and behavior tracking apps will be used to assess program effectiveness. Bi-monthly review meetings with school management will help refine activities based on student feedback and observed outcomes. Adjustments will be made as needed, such as extending popular workshops or introducing new resources.  

Reflection..

This comprehensive plan focuses on interactive, age-appropriate activities to support junior secondary students' academic, emotional, and social development while fostering collaboration between counselors, teachers, parents, and students.
It has also help our teachers to work as a team in helping our learners progress  academically, socially and emotionally.

(B)In the picture above we have been supporting our learners and  others from neighbouring schools in mathare  subcounty  through an initiative called sleeping children it  is  our partnership with the rotary club of Nairobi , providing our the learners with sleeping kits ie mattress, blankets clothe, writing materials and many more .this as create a sense of humor and love to our children and community at large.

Reflection on the picture. 

Through the partnership we have built strong relationship with our parents , stakeholders and the community. This is because  our learners  pass through various challenges being that they are living in the informal settlements ie  mathare most of our parents can not afford to buy the essential items for their learners. It has also reduce absenteeism  among our learners.