Confidence-building on Moray's coast for young students
Young students preparing to step up to secondary education at Milne’s High in Fochabers this year are taking part in a transition programme.
The programme runs during the summer holidays and offers challenging and exciting activities, all aimed at building confidence, team building and problem-solving.
The youngsters will have sessions with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to develop team-building
and communication skills, take part in coasteering on the Portknockie coast, and outdoor activities at Roseisle, supported by Duke of Edinburgh Award staff
The Milnes Summer Transition Programme is coordinated by Moray Council’s Engagement Team, with funding from the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation.
Leading the programme is Gail Buckley, Home School Link Worker in Milnes, who said the different activities will help build confidence.
“Moving from primary to secondary school can be quite daunting for some young people, so these activities will help form friendships and boost confidence before they take their first steps into new classrooms,” she said.
“Supporting the new students in the programme are adults that will become familiar faces in the High School, such as home school link and youth workers, school librarian and school nurse.
“These are all people that can offer support and advice throughout their school career.”
The first of two coasteering sessions took place at Portknockie on July 27th,the next one will be on August 3. In between other activities will take place.
Kay Jackson, manager of the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation, said the programme will help young primary pupils successfully make the transition to the new school.
“The Foundation has supported similar youth projects in recent times and it is satisfying to receive positive reports on their overall success.
“After taking part in these activities, youngsters begin to develop positive attitudes, build supportive relationships and learn how to identify and manage risks”.
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Moray Council area stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Forres in the west. The council and its 4,500 employees respond to the needs of 95,510 residents in this beautiful part of Scotland, which nestles between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.
Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.
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