Pembroke College, Oxford

ANNIVERSARY OF THE  TYLER PRIZE AT PEMBROKE COLLEGE, OXFORD - For the past ten years, this prize funded by the David Tyler Trust has been the centerpiece of the unique access and outreach initiative that enhances key academic skills, rewards exceptional writing and builds networks among underprivileged students of a range of backgrounds.  For its ten-year anniversary, the programme is being celebrated and expanded with the inauguration of a separate Afro-Caribbean Tyler Prize. This essay competition aims to raise the aspirations and attainment of this community of students who are capable of academic excellence. 

Corrymeela Community Support "Living Well Together"

Throughout the month of November it was Corrymeela’s pleasure to welcome all classes from Year 8 at Malone Integrated College, Belfast. Each class spent undertook team building activities at Belfast Activity Centre and then spent two days at our centre in Ballycastle engaged in a programme designed to explore diversity and good relations. We looked at healthy relationships inside the classroom and out in our communities, how we communicate well with each other, promoting the benefits of learning from our diversity and having lots of fun together. 

Our programme team and volunteers enjoyed hosting the young people and teachers and look forward to continuing the work. In the new year we will produce an art piece and multimedia video to capture our learning, which we will present at a special school celebration assembly. 

Thanks to the funders of the project: Belfast City Council through their Good Relations Fund; the Enkalon Foundation, WA Cadbury Trust ; St James’ Place Charitable Foundation; Stichting Het Solidariteitsfonds and the David Tyler Trust.

Ross McKenzie
Senior Youth Worker