We Celebrated The End of Bring Together Children Summer Programme 2024
Two groups, ages 8 – 10 and 11 – 15, participated in mediation and peacebuidling training in August. They practiced various exercises that shaped their listening and communication skills. The programme helped them play different conflict scenarios, where they found their way from tricky situations.
The summer programme wrapped up with the celebration of achievements, a golden medals presentation and a tea and cake tasting. We are looking forward to the upcoming programme in October 2024.
I want to thank you for yesterday’s lesson. And to say that we really liked that it helped children to deal with unclear situations with friends. (This is a situation about two boys who played football). Looking at my children, I understand that teenagers do not know how to talk about the fact that something does not suit them. They do not know how or do not understand the importance of talking about the situation with friends. As a result, they withdraw into themselves, stop making friends with their peers, and become “prickly hedgehogs” for their parents, – Yulia Tymoshenko, a mother of three children who took part in the programme.
I was impressed by inclusive atmosphere of the event focused with celebrating achievements of children of all ages and fostering their mutual kindness and empathy with one another. The participation of their parents was a lovely touch. It enabled them to socialise and interact in safe supportive environment which was lovely to observe, –
The board and staff of Broughty Ferry YMCA were delighted to host the recent Bring Together Children 2024 Programme. It was wonderful to meet both the children and their parents and to have the opportunity to discuss their journey on the road to becoming “NEW SCOTS”. As part of our policies, we agree to follow the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC). It is very heartening to see these children blossom in a safe space that they can call their own. We look forward to many more activities with both adults and children as part of our partnership, – YMCA Broughty Ferry.