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Published:
October
20,
2009
In
photos: Action-packed 'out-of-school
convention' held in Highbridge
Hundreds
of pupils at Highbridge's King Alfred School were able to try
their hand at scores of new activities when a fun-filled 'out-of-school
convention' was held on Tuesday (October 20th).
Organised
by the Highbridge Beat Team from Burnham Police station, the event
took place in the school hall and was supported by ten groups
who normally hold activities, such as boxing and first aid, outside
school hours.
 Highbridge's
police team arranged the event to encourage students to participate
in clubs during their teenage years since this involvement is
linked to improved aspirations, teamwork, communication and social
skills, as well as educational success and physical wellbeing.
"Out
of school clubs give young people an attitude of self-worth and
self-esteem, building up their confidence, which they retain in
the classroom and carry forward into adulthood," PCSO Gill
Bawler, the event organiser, told Burnham-On-Sea.com.
The event was hugely successful, with over 500 students taking
part and trying their hand at various new skills.
"I
am so thrilled with the success of the event and the support that
we have received from the leaders, who gave up their own time
to promote their activities," added Gill.
"I
would like to pass on my appreciation to King Alfred School, who
organised the flow of the students and made us all feel very welcome.
The day fulfilled the aims by promoting out-of-school activities
and encouraging students to participate and learn new skills.
Many of the students were surprised just how many activities were
available to them."
The event will be followed up in school this Thursday, with each
student in years 7 & 8 receiving aide memoirs with the contact
details for each group.
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