Recently the Youth Scotland awards team went out and visited young people participating in the Hi5 Rugby programme, engaging 276 young people.
Recently the awards team went out and visited young people participating in the Hi5 Rugby programme. The programme engaged 276 young people, all of whom successfully achieved a Youth Scotland Hi5 Award in recognition of their participation and learning. Feedback from both pupils and teachers highlighted increased engagement, enthusiasm for learning and stronger connections between schools and the wider community.
Overall, 87% of participants gave a positive response to the Hi5 Award impact statements, demonstrating the programme’s success in building confidence, developing skills, increasing engagement, and creating positive learning experiences for young people across East Lothian.
To gain a Hi5 Award, young people choose a ‘challenge’, complete a minimum of 5 hours of activity, think about and comment on their achievements, recording time spent on their activities and gather evidence of their participation. They will then receive a certificate showing their name, their challenge and the hours completed. The certificate will also show the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level and credit points.
Michael Hird – the head of programme organising would like to extend sincere thanks to CashBack for Communities and the East Lothian Educational Trust for their generous funding and support of the Hi5 Rugby Programme delivered through Ross High School. Their contribution helped provide high-quality learning resources, transport, equipment and memorable experiences for young people across seven East Lothian primary schools.
Most importantly, thank you to the pupils and staff from Sanderson’s Wynd, St Martin’s RC, Windygoul, Elphinstone, Macmerry, Pencaitland and Ormiston Primary Schools for their commitment and enthusiasm throughout the programme.