The following process is used to determine the successful applicants for the role of peer mentors:
| September/October |
Visit of Karen Carter to speak to TY classes about the role of the Peer Mentor and to encourage students to apply for a place on the Peer Mentoring course |
| Mid-October |
Return of completed application forms and scheduling of interviews |
| November |
Discussion of interview results by Peer Mentor Facilitator, Deputy Principal and a nominated staff member |
| November |
Letter to all interviewees and announcement of Peer Mentors appointed to work with the incoming first years. Involvement of Peer Mentors in Transition Programme - Primary to Secondary in November |
| December |
Meeting with all Peer Mentors in advance of training in January/February |
| January |
Training for Peer Mentors |
| August |
Refresher course for Peer Mentors before commencement of new academic year |
| August |
Appointment of Peer Mentors to classes |
| August |
Involvement of Peer Mentors in First Year Induction Programme |
| September - May |
Peer Mentor Support for 1st Year students |