Preventing early school leaving
The School's Cool project seeks a personal mentor for children who are stuck. The mentor (volunteer) provides extra attention and guidance. The individual coaching motivates and promotes self-confidence, which increases the chance of better learning results and reduces the chance of dropping out of school.
"At first I thought it was exciting, because I didn't know what to expect. But Joop just helps me a lot. We talk a lot about school and my day; things that I like or that irritate me."
- Nick (14 years)
Individual guidance and motivation
The mentor meets regularly with the student. They then look at the homework schedule together, the mentor gives tips on how to learn better, but also teaches, for example, to dare to ask questions. It is nice to have someone who, besides your parents, helps you to do well at school.
Involve parents too
The mentor comes to the child's home and is aware of the school situation. He also involves the parents and can, for example, consult with the school, if the parents wish. Guidance for both the child and the parents ensures better educational opportunities for vulnerable children and that is important, because every child has the right to equal opportunities.
Knowing more? Check out the website of our partner Schoolscool.
“Mijn thuismentor helpt me te concentreren met mijn schoolwerk. Als ik geen huiswerk heb, kletsen we of doen we iets leuks. Mijn thuismentor is iemand die ik vertrouw.”
- Owen (13 jaar)
het verhaal van Kit
“If you really want to make a difference, start with the children.”
Evert, an 82-year-old Amsterdam resident, dedicates his time to mentoring at School's Cool. After retiring as an electrical installer, he decided to support children struggling with language. Evert shares his inspiring experiences.
Julia (10)
“Ghislaine is de beste mentor, ze is heel behulpzaam, heel aardig en héél cool. Ik ben heel blij haar als mentor te hebben”
Noah (11)
“Ik ben veel beter geworden in rekenen en ik begrijp meer nieuwe dingen. Mijn mentor Joke heeft veel geduld”
Adam (11)
“Mijn mentor geeft mij altijd goed advies over hoe ik dingen beter kan doen”
het verhaal van Evert
"Als je echt iets wilt betekenen, begin dan bij de kinderen."
Evert, een 82-jarige Amsterdammer, wijdt zijn tijd aan het mentorschap bij School's Cool. Na zijn pensioen als elektrotechnisch installateur besloot hij kinderen te ondersteunen die worstelen met taal. Evert deelt zijn inspirerende ervaringen.
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