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Game Changers

Primary Schools Work

At The Shed, we are committed to coming alongside Primary 7 students and supporting them through their transition into Secondary School. Our Shed Youth Team works alongside local teachers to provide in class sessions every fortnight. Providing a safe and welcoming space for the students to grow in confidence, explore new life skills and bring any concerns they may have. Our mentoring and support programs allow the students to develop character, cope with the challenges of adolescence, and strive for a brighter future.

Our Services

1

P7 In School Club
"Game Changers"

P7 in-school club provides a supportive learning environment where students can acquire essential life skills and make a seamless transition to secondary school with the support of our Youth Team

2

P7 Mentoring Support

For Primary 7 students, the youth team offers mentoring support to aid in their preparation for the transition to secondary school. This support helps students build their skills and confidence

3

Empowering Change

Each year, we monitor the number of P7s benefiting from our lessons and mentoring. These initiatives help students develop the skills and confidence to navigate this key educational milestone. commitment ensures they are prepared for future challenges.

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Favourite moments from "Game Changers"
"I liked the roleplay at the very beginning about bullying. I also enjoyed when we drew people and crunched it up to replicate the impact of words. I loved the Christmas party and all the games in it"
Shaina Neuman - Youth and Schools Worker

Shaina Neuman

Youth and Schools Worker

"The work that we do with the P7’s through fortnightly sessions and mentoring is so important to help the pupils grow in self-confidence and develop life skills. With carefully curated sessions that focus on Bullying, Peer Pressure, Health and Wellbeing and many other topics, we are ensuring that the P7’s have the necessary skills to handle the transition from Primary to Secondary, but also beyond their school careers. I look forward to continuing to work with each year's new P7's and the continuation of developing the work that we do with the schools and pupils in the local community." 

Sophie Graham

Sophie Graham

Youth and Schools Worker

"One part of my role that I really enjoy is working with Primary 7 students each week. We visit local schools to deliver in-class sessions, created alongside teachers to provide transition material as the P7 students prepare to move from primary to secondary school. Each term, we deliver sessions on important topics such as Peer Pressure, Bullying, Social Media Safety and many more! I love to see the growth of confidence in each pupil through the year and see friendships created and equipping of many skills that they will carry with them as they progress into their Secondary years."

P7 In-School Cub

"Empowering Primary Students: Life Skills and Self-Management Sessions for a Smooth Transition to Secondary School

Empowering Leadership:

Defining leadership and how to lead well.

Peer Pressure:

Positive and Negative and how Social Media plays a part. 

Bullying and Mental Well-Being:

What to do and how to take of your wellbeing

Physical Health:

Why it's important and how do we incorporate it into our day.

Treating others with Kindness and Respect:

What does it look like to treat others with kindness and respect.

Growing and Developing Friendships:

How do we make friends and how do we show appreciation for the ones that we have.

Transition into the Nicolson:

Providing answers and support in the understanding of moving from Primary to Secondary.

P7 In-School Club - "Game Changers"

P7 in-school club is a program designed to help P7 students learn essential life skills and prepare their transition to secondary school. The youth team conducts sessions that provide valuable insights into secondary school life and help students navigate the challenges they may face. Through this program, P7 students can gain confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in their academic and personal lives.

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P7 Mentoring Support
Mentoring support for P7 pupils

P7 Mentoring Support

At The Shed, we understand the concerns and worries that come with the challenges of primary school life. Our mentoring support is dedicated to helping P7 students with a smooth transition from primary to secondary school, as well as assisting with concerns and worries of outside of school. The Youth Team works with the students, teachers and parents to provide a safe space for the students to share their worries, cares and concerns.

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Empowering Change

Game Changers Impact for

2025

80

Mentoring Support for 2025

9

We are excited to continuing partnering with Stornoway Primary and Laxdale Primary Schools. We're committed to providing the primary students with the best possible experience, and working together to make a impact on our communities young people.

Laxdale Primary School
Stornoway Primary School

"Over the last number of years that The Shed has supported us, I'm really impressed with how the programme has developed since I was last teaching P7. It is linked to our curriculum and the areas of Health and Wellbeing that we are covering at this stage of primary school. It is great to have the input surrounding transition and the challenges that come with this. As Primary 7 is such a busy year, it is fantastic to have the programme outline, with what exactly is being covered and set dates that we know well in advance. 

Shaina, Sophie and Tom have been a huge support for our pupils. Having the same familiar faces each week, all the pupils will have that connection from primary to secondary school and they know how they can be supported as they move on. After each session, the class are always really excited and talk about what they did. They like to laugh about certain scenarios or answers pupils give...and this has created a stronger bonding experience for the pupils. This is a credit to The Shed staff for creating such a relaxing, fun, and engaging atmosphere."

Stornoway Primary Teacher Testimonial 

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