Noel Fernandez

Noel Fernandez: The program, which is in its second year, is put on by the federal government and the Regina Open Door society. It aims to help the students adjust to schools before they are due in class, with help from peers, according to CBC. "It's really hard to make friends here because they're already in groups," Fernandez said. "So if there's a program like this the people who are the peer leaders will come talk to us... that's really helpful." The Newcomer Orientation program is helping new Canadians adjust to Regina high schools this week. Noel Fernandez moved to Regina from India last year. This year she's a Peer Leader for new students. She says the program helped her meet people before school was in session. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.