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Schools Rise to the Challenge at Gnoll Park

Today was the start of a unique challenge aimed at school that support children with special educational needs. All this week an expected 2,000 children and young people from 90+ schools are expected to take part in a weeklong event held at Neath’s Gnoll Country Park.

This year’s annual schools challenge is taking place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th June where schools from Neath and Port Talbot , Swansea, Bridgend and Carmarthenshire have been invited to participate in this unique team challenges that are specifically designed to enable children and young people with special educational needs to compete for their school along with their mainstream peers.

Young people will be able to develop confidence, leadership skills, self esteem and team building skills as well as having fun and getting very wet and muddy.

This annual event which is now in its 21st year is organised by the Local Aid Swansea based registered charity( 1104585) who were awarded the MBE fir voluntary services last year and is run in partnership with a number of organisations including ABM University NHS trust physio and occupational therapy teams, Police service, Fire service, Princes trust, National Probation service, plus many local businesses.

Projects Manager for Local Aid Amanda Lervy, said:
"Children of all abilities can take part. They’ll interact and compete together, something that some would not normally have the chance to do”. “The determination of the young people with disabilities is inspirational to all children.

 

Schools Involved in Schools Challenge 2009
Click here for a list of the Schools involved in last year's event

Schools Challenges Photos
To view the School's Challenge Photo Gallery click here.

Information on Annual Schools' Challenge :
Amanda Lervy on Amanda.lervy@swansea.gov.uk

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