LAUNCESTON YOUTH PROJECT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2015

From the Management Committee - Hello! We had our AGM last week, which was very successful. Rachael Collard was re-elected as the Chair, with Georgie King as Vice Chair. Various other members of the committee continued in their roles and Matthew took on the new role of Vice-Treasurer. A huge thank you to all those who attended and gave up their time, it means a lot. Our Management Committee meet once a term, if you would like to attend, you are more than welcome! Finally, our

new Management Committee:

Rachael Collard - Chairperson Georgie King – Vice Chairperson Graham Du Feu - Treasurer Matthew White – Vice Treasurer/Youth Project Co-ordinator Mia Giudetti – Youth Work Co-ordinator Kenzie Beale Ben Herrington Renate Forsyth

Merry Christmas! Matthew White

Christmas is almost upon us and with that, we have been busy with lots of events! On 5th November 2015, we

decorated the youth centre with our Christmas decorations, to get into the festive season (pictures below).

On Friday 11th December, after our AGM, members of the Management Committee had a Christmas meal with our

young people. We all sat round our table and some food, pulled crackers and every young person was given a gift

from the Youth Project. Many thanks to Mia and Georgie for your efforts in the Kitchen!

Next Friday will see us venture out to St Austell, where we head to the Eden Project, continuing an annual tradition to

go Ice Skating! We are leaving Launceston College 4.30 and will arrive back by 9.30pm. The deadline to book onto

this trip has now surpassed. Please remember that the youth centre will be closed on Friday.

Important Dates! Friday 18th December 2015 Ice Skating Trip to Eden – Youth Centre Closed Friday 25th December 2015 Christmas Day – Youth Centre Closed Friday 1st January 2016 New Year’s Day – Youth Centre Closed

BUZZ

Art Attack! Over the past few months, we have been spending a lot of time in the Art Room. Some of our young people have

been spending their time; researching, designing and creating masks. Richard, spent a lot of time creating his mask,

testing techniques and experimenting with different materials to create a truly original mask.

Harry and Merryn have also been busy researching and creating their version of a Banksy piece. It is currently in the

‘preparation’ stage as they worked hard to prepare the piece for spray painting. Matthew White

Building leaders At Launceston Youth Project, we aim to inspire all young people to dream big and achieve their goals. But, we also

take the time to help each young people become active and responsible citizens. Last month, we begun a new

initiative the ‘building leaders programme’. This programme selects some of young people to become ‘Mentors’ in

our youth project.

They spend their time welcoming new members and helping them to settle in. They act as role models to other young

people and provide them with a voice. Over the course of their time with us, they will begin to develop the ability to

lead team activities and be active citizens.

As each young person takes on their mentor role, they become ‘mini volunteers’ with us, and for that, we register

them with Vinspired.com (a national volunteering programme). This allows them to log their hours and gain

certificates as recognition for their hard work and dedication.

Our current Mentors are: Nicole, Katie, Harry and Aaron.

Matthew White

Congratulations! The Leadership Team and Management Committee would like to congratulate Kenzie for achieving his Bronze

Certificate on the Youth Achievement Awards! Well done!

Have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year

from everyone at Launceston Youth Project!