This summer, Brockenhurst College has been a hub site for the National Citizenship Programme, a nationally recognised scheme that offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to 16-17 year olds, helping them to build fundamental skills for work and life, whilst making new friends and playing their part in helping the community.
As part of the ‘social action’ aspect of the programme, students are required to take on projects in the interest of the local community. A number of projects are being run by staff at the College, and students have had the opportunity to select and develop their own project, enabling them to think and work creatively, enhancing their own skillsets whilst giving back to the local area.
As part of the activity, local community groups attended the College to pitch their projects to participating students, in a ‘Dragons Den’ fashion. The students were then required to present their ideas back to these community groups, a key skill they will likely find themselves utilising time and time again in their future careers.
On completion of the scheme, students will participate in a graduation ceremony at Brockenhurst College to celebrate their accomplishment, where Desmond Swayne MP will present the Diplomas, personally signed by David Cameron.
