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Edinburgh Reporter
29-07-2025
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- Edinburgh Reporter
Free lifeguard training offered to young people in Edinburgh
Programme Highlights The innovative 'Get into Lifeguarding' initiative provides a structured pathway to employment, featuring: A pre-selection day with a swim test which will take place on 13 August Free 1-week National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course One week of work experience at one of Edinburgh Leisure pool venues Mentorship from experienced staff Job interview preparation Up to six months of post-programme support Reimbursed travel expenses and lunches Programme Timeline Week 1: King's Trust Team Building & Employability Skills Workshops at King's Trust Venue Week 2: NPLQ course week at Edinburgh Leisure Venue. Week 3: King's Trust CV and Interview Preparation Workshops at King's Trust Venue Week 4: Work Placement Week at Edinburgh Leisure Venue. Week 5: Guaranteed Interviews & Celebration Event with Edinburgh Leisure & King's Trust Franek Karwacki, 18, from Trinity, is one of the previous cohort's success stories. He left Trinity High School in the summer of 2024 with outstanding A-grade Highers and had been working part-time in a fish and chip shop. Unlike many of his peers who pursued immediate university education, Franek chose an alternative path. Encouraged by his father, he applied to the 'Get Into Lifeguarding Course' offered by the King's Trust in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, viewing it as an opportunity for professional development and personal growth. Unlike his university-bound friends who were burning through their savings, it was an opportunity for him to earn a steady income in his 'gap year'. The shift work didn't bother him either, with him enthusing: 'I quite enjoy the earlies, starting at 5:30 am and ending at 2 pm, as it gives me time to pursue my passion for basketball,' he says. The programme opened a door he hadn't even considered before. 'I hadn't necessarily thought about lifeguarding as a career path,' Franek admitted, 'but now I've gained skills that were completely paid for and got a job. The support from both Edinburgh Leisure and the King's Trust transformed what could have been an uncertain period into a real opportunity.' A year on, having worked as a lifeguard at Leith Victoria, the qualifications have springboarded him into his next chapter. He has recently left Edinburgh Leisure to finally join his peers by heading to university in Sweden to study Economics and Society. 'I'm going to be looking into lifeguarding opportunities while I'm in Sweden to support my studies, so the qualifications have definitely come in handy.' Karen West, Manager at Portobello Swim Centre, emphasised the programme's broader mission: 'This initiative is a win-win. We're providing young people with a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and potentially launch a career in the leisure industry. For many young people, like Franek, this could be life-changing for them.' How to Apply For Programme-related enquiries and to apply, email by 7 August: [email protected] Spaces are limited to 12 participants. Like this: Like Related
Glasgow Times
12-07-2025
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- Glasgow Times
4 South Lanarkshire schools to take part in pilot for free meals
The Scottish Government's new 'Test of Change Pilot' scheme will see free school meals being offered to S1-S3 pupils at the schools if their parent or carer is in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment. The four local schools which will take part during the 2025-26 school year are: Calderglen High School Trinity High School Lesmahagow High School Larkhall Academy If your child attends one of the schools listed above, is in S1-S3 and you receive the Scottish Child Payment you should apply for the free school meal pilot scheme using the online form. If you already receive free school meals, you do not have to reapply. Council leader Joe Fagan has saluted the initiative which offers a helping hand to families in different areas. He said: 'I welcome the news that hundreds of pupils across South Lanarkshire will be able to receive this vital assistance. 'Extending free school meals to secondary school pupils in need through this pilot can help us realise that. 'As part of this scheme, we are now able to open the option of healthy and nutritious school meals to more young people each day of the new school year.'
Daily Record
07-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Rutherglen's MSP welcomes major expansion of free school meals as Trinity High pupils take part in the project's pilot
Clare Haughey is "absolutely delighted" the school in her constituency is playing such a key role. Rutherglen's MSP has welcomed a major expansion of free school meals as Trinity High pupils take part in the project's pilot. Clare Haughey is "absolutely delighted" the school in her constituency is playing such a key role. South Lanarkshire is one of eight councils selected to take part in the Test of Change phase of the Scottish Government's Free School Meal expansion, running from next month to July 2026. The move will see over 400 more young people in the area benefit from a free, nutritious meal every school day, helping families save money and ensuring no child goes hungry. Trinity High School in Rutherglen is one of the schools involved in the most recent expansion, which builds upon the Scottish Government's existing provision of free meals to all pupils in P1 to P5, and all eligible pupils in P6 to S6, with more than 230,000 children across Scotland already benefiting. Clare Haughey MSP told Lanarkshire Live: "I'm absolutely delighted that Trinity High School has been chosen to take part in this pilot. "It means that even more young people in our community will have access to a free, healthy meal each day - and that's a game changer for many families. "At a time when household budgets are under real pressure, this is practical support that makes a real difference. "It's also about fairness, and making sure every child has the same chance to thrive in school." Ms Haughey added: "Councils were asked to identify schools which already have the capacity in place to deliver these additional meals. "The increase in cooking and preparation requires adequate space and staffing levels, and so not every school could accommodate this. "I have, therefore, written to the council to learn more about capacity in other local schools, and to hear about what work is being doing to increase this capacity, to accommodate any future expansion after the pilot phase." If your child attends Trinity High, is in S1-S3, and you receive the Scottish Child Payment, you can apply for free meals using the council's online form at Families who already receive free school meals do not have to reapply. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Underage drinking party may have preceded Bedford teen's death, chief says
The 17-year-old Bedford High School junior who died in a motor vehicle incident Sunday had been at a party where there may have been underage drinking, police said. The teenage boy, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at a local hospital after police and emergency responders went to Wallace Road around 8:15 p.m. following a report of a person jumping out of a car near Stagecoach Lane. The circumstances that led to the boy's death are still unclear though, Bedford Police Chief Daniel Douidi said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. 'A preliminary investigation indicates that the student, a 17-year-old male, exited a moving vehicle under unclear circumstances while traveling on Wallace Road,' Douidi said. 'The incident appears to have followed a social gathering that may have involved underage drinking. We are and have been investigating the circumstances surrounding the gathering, including any potential violations of the law.' The name of the driver of the car involved in the incident has not been released. Douidi said it was with 'great sadness' that he confirmed the incident that led to the death of the local teenager, the third teen killed in a Bedford motor vehicle incident over a 49-day stretch. Lauren Souza, a 16-year-old Trinity High School junior from Bedford, was killed in a crash early Easter morning on April 20. On May 28, a Manchester 13-year-old died in a crash at the Kilton Road exit off Route 101. 'The Bedford Police Department is working closely with the School District and community leaders to support students and staff during this difficult time,' Douidi said. Bedford High Principal Bob Jozokos sent a letter to parents first thing Monday informing them that a student had died and that resources were available for students at the school. The investigation is ongoing. Police have not said if any arrests have been made or are imminent. 'Our hearts are with the family, friends, and entire school community mourning this tragic loss. We urge everyone, especially parents, to understand the life-threatening risks associated with underage drinking and gatherings that are not properly supervised. No parent should have to face the loss of a child under these circumstances,' Douidi said. Anyone who may have seen anything on Wallace Road leading up to the incident can call the Bedford Police Department at 603-472-5113. dpierce@
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bedford teen killed in motor vehicle incident
More than 20 bouquets of flowers, many mementos, empty beer cans and an American flag encircled a utility pole on Wallace Road in Bedford on Monday afternoon. It marked the scene of yet another tragedy — the third time in 49 days that a teenager was killed in a motor vehicle incident in town. This time, a Bedford High School junior — a boy on the precipice of ascending to his senior year — died Sunday night in an incident with few details made public. The name of the boy has not been released and police are still investigating what happened. At 8:15 p.m., Bedford officers responded to a report of a person jumping out of a moving vehicle near Stagecoach Lane. The boy was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Bedford High Principal Bob Jozokos sent a letter to parents first thing Monday, informing them that a student had died and offering help to students who would struggle with the news, which mourners said has become too common in Bedford. 'Why does this keep happening here?' one mourner said at the scene Monday afternoon while wiping tears and hugging her friend. The town suffered a similar loss on April 20 when resident Lauren Souza, a 16-year-old Trinity High School junior, was killed in a crash early Easter morning. On May 28, a Manchester 13-year-old died in a crash at the Kilton Road exit off Route 101. For about 100 or so students who intermittently gathered where their classmate was killed, there were more questions than answers. Most didn't want to talk. Those who did, didn't want their names in the paper. Everyone was shaken. 'He was the light of every room he was in,' said a female classmate. 'There wasn't a single person he wasn't friends with.' The girl and her friend were there when the victim's best friend arrived around 4:30 p.m. He, too, was still processing the news and unable to talk. About three hours earlier, a much larger contingent of mourners paid their respects, attaching dollar bills and a T-shirt to the utility pole. They gathered. They laughed. They cried. They shared stories. One young man who identified himself as the victim's brother asked for privacy. Others said they would love to share stories of their friend at another time when the sense of shock had cleared. And then, one by one, they reluctantly left the scene. Cars came and went like that all afternoon, just two days after the latest class of seniors celebrated at graduation. Bedford investigators determined the victim was a passenger of a car, but would not provide additional details. Residents of Bedford and surrounding towns speculated on social media platforms like Facebook as to who the boy was and how he died. Emotions and blame ran high. But still, there were no official answers. Anyone who may have seen anything on Wallace Road leading up to this incident can call the Bedford Police Department at 603-472-5113. dpierce@
