We have been enjoying TAG groups, as we call our advisory program, for many years. Our Tag group meets twice a day, once in the morning for about 20 minutes and again at the end of the day for 10 minutes. We meet everyday and TAG leaders take care of the attendance and then get down to a variety of activities. Over the years we have focused on a number of different kinds of themes. We work with students on work habits and organization, goal setting, community service activities, interaction between TAGs has been incorporated over the years. For example for a number of years we put on a Variety Show with each TAG putting together performances. This was enjoyed by the entire community. The culminating event included a performance for parents and community members. Each day has a different focus. TAGs spend one day each week talking about current events. I'd be happy to share ideas with anyone looking for them.
Advisory is a very worthwhile multifacited program that can be whatever your school hopes it to be.