October 2006

Moville Community College to participate in 'Key Programme'

The 'Key Programme' is run by Youth Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland and supported by the International Fund for Ireland. The programme is aimed at making a positive impact on young people's lives at a critical stage of their development and this is done through cross-community interaction. Twelve Transition year students from Moville Community College have been successfully selected to participate in the programme for the second year running. Along with MCC, the 'Little Flower' Girls' College and 'Ballee Presbyterian school, Belfast were chosen.

Before obtaining a place on the programme the participating students had to write a letter to both the principal and TY co-ordinator of the college, telling them why they should attend the programme Following this, a trained facilitator was invited to the school on behalf of the programme, to talk to the students about it. The programme teaches them many vital and necessary skills, which can be applied to their daily life. The programme uses outdoor adventure activities such as canoeing, orienteering and various obstacle courses in a bid to focus the youths on the importance of everyday skills such as communication and leadership, while also helping them develop a healthy and positive attitude to life.

The group's first trip took place on 27th September to 29th September to Corrymeela, accompanied by Ms. N. Doherty, TY Co-ordinator. Here they participated in the many outdoor activities that the programme offers. Over the course of the two days, the students were split into different groups where they mingled and got to know students from the other schools, while at the same time undertaking the various tasks that the programme promotes.

The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are already looking forward to the next trip, which will take place in late November.

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