We have been named as a National Citizen Service (NCS) champion school for the second year in a row thanks to the huge amount of our students who signed up for the fantastic programme last year.
NCS is a nationwide programme for 16 and 17 year olds which lets teenagers live independently for two to four weeks with other young people. The experience, which takes place in school holidays, helps young people to develop new skills whilst learning more about their communities and how they can make a difference through social action projects.
Champion school status was given to schools who excelled in promoting the programme and recruiting young people to take part. The Academy at Shotton Hall recruited the most students for the programme out of all schools in East Durham in the last academic year.
The NCS summer experience includes a week of adventure at an outdoor centre in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales or Scottish borders where teens will meet new people and enjoy adventure, fun and freedom. Teens will then spend another week developing life skills like confidence, leadership and communication while staying in a uni-style environment.
They’ll then work with their NCS team to deliver their own community project - making a lasting impact on the local area.
How to apply
The next NCS programme runs over the summer holidays, with 16 and 17 year olds eligible to take part. Government backing means places cost just £50 or £10 for young people in receipt of free school meals.
There are limited spaces available so, to express an interest or to sign up, students or parents should call 0191 247 4020 or visit NCSNORTHEAST.co.uk.