Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Schools

How are the Parent and Teacher Sessions Delivered? Schools are encouraged to invite all SUP Student Leaders to attend the Parent and Teacher Sessions. If a few students are unavailable, that is absolutely fine; however, the more leaders who participate, the more impactful the experience tends to be.

A Stand Up Project facilitator will guide the session using a PowerPoint presentation. As content is covered, student leaders are invited to contribute when they feel confident. Topics typically include:

• Bullying

• The Bystander Effect

• Upstanding

• The Four D’s

• Pluralistic Ignorance

Leaders may choose to speak from memory or read from the slides, whichever feels most comfortable for them. It is recommended that student leaders familiarise themselves with the Learning Resource beforehand, although there is no requirement to prepare speeches unless they wish to. If students want to contribute something specific, the facilitator will support them to incorporate it into the session.

Are all teachers expected to attend the Teacher Session? Ideally, yes. The presence of all teachers helps ensure a consistent whole-school approach.

Who should attend the Parent Session? Schools are encouraged to invite all families. Typically, the parents and carers of SUP Student Leaders attend, as well as other families interested in how the school is preventing bullying and promoting leadership.

How are SUP Student Leaders Selected? Leaders are selected after Session 1. Students are invited to express their interest by volunteering. Schools are encouraged to reflect on who they feel may benefit from, or contribute to, the program. Between 20 to 40 leaders are typically selected in partnership between the SUP facilitator and school staff. The main requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to participate.

How do schools support their SUP Leaders to prepare and deliver sessions? Is there a suggested timeline? Most schools provide student leaders with regular opportunities to meet – commonly a 30-minute session every two weeks. In the lead-up to delivery, it is helpful to:

• Hold a few meetings early on.

• Pair students and organise them into small teams of three.

• Practise the lesson plan in these small groups.

Are all leaders involved in delivering the sessions? Yes, usually all leaders participate. For example, three student leaders might be assigned to one classroom, with other groups delivering to additional classes simultaneously.

Are sessions delivered to individual classes or larger year-level groups? Sessions are best delivered to individual classes or smaller groups of approximately 30–35 students.

Would it be helpful for leaders to present a trial session to students? Yes. Presenting a trial session to peers who are the same age allows student leaders to build confidence, receive feedback, and improve their delivery ahead of presenting to younger students.

Are SUP Leaders expected to present at assemblies or share reflections? Many schools choose to have their SUP Leaders share updates or reflections during school assemblies. Some leaders volunteer for specific assembly roles.

What student working groups are typically formed? Examples of student working groups include:

• Canva + Posters

• Assembly Presentations

• Class Plan + SUP Video

• Voice Heard Intention Project

Are student leaders expected to edit or personalise the Canva slides? Yes. Leaders are welcome to edit or personalise the presentation slides. A student captain can be designated to manage updates using the Canva link.