A small group of Year 7 and 8 students attended a 5 week programme at the Saints Study Centre with the aim of increasing their basic skills, confidence and level of engagement in school.
The staff at the centre were fantastic with the students, welcoming and friendly, helping them to feel at ease, knowledgeable, and always on hand to answer questions and offer explanations.
The combination of activities run throughout the programme challenged the students beliefs about learning and about their own capabilities. The various tasks enhanced their skills on many levels, academically, from Literacy, IT, Maths and Problem solving, as well as socially and emotionally, fostering teamwork, creativity, perseverance and self-belief.
The ‘Learning is Fun’ attitude is contagious and all of the students became more enthusiastic and more confident as the weeks progressed.
On the final day students were given the opportunity to coach Tag Rugby to younger primary age pupils, their initial fears were soon overcome, they rose to the challenge and ended the programme on a high note.
Sophie Townsend, Parent Support Advisor
