Orkney pupils at Young Ambassadors conference

Ten pupil representatives from Orkney’s Secondary and Junior High Schools recently attended the sportscotland Young Ambassadors Conference in Inverness.

The sportscotland Young Ambassador Programme is for young people between the ages of 14 to 17. Their role is to promote sport, motivate and inspire other young people to get involved in sport in school, local sports clubs and the community.

The highlight of the day was meeting and getting photos taken with former British swimmer Caitlin McClatchey, Olympic finalist, former British record holder, Commonwealth Games medallist and Kerry MacPhee, Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games 2014 Team Scotland Mountain Biker.

James MacLeod, a Young Ambassador from Stronsay Junior High School, said: “We went through some team building and leadership activities and got a talk from a previous Young Ambassador and from Kerry MacPhee, multiple gold medal holder.

“We all had a very enjoyable experience, meeting new friends, and some top athletes. We will encourage other children and young people to get involved in sport over the next year and will work with lots of different people.”

The Young Ambassadors will now go on to work with other young ambassadors, Active Schools staff and school staff, to inspire pupils from their schools to be part of school and community sport and PE.