Brief description:
This pilot project uses participatory drama activities to increase the self esteem of secondary school pupils. Initially 48 pupils from Whitehill and Eastbank secondary schools and Whitehall Pupil Support Unit took part in the project.
Aims:
To increase the self esteem of young people using drama sessions run by professional arts workers.
What’s happening:
Following the pilot project a full report has been completed with data gathered from participants, school staff and drama facilitators. The report is being presented to East Glasgow CHCP and it is hoped this model will be available to adopt in other areas upon request.
Evaluation and feedback:
A full report is available upon request. Quotes from pupils include:
“I enjoyed the freedom of not sitting at a desk – we never get to talk like this.”
“It gives you a chance to think about things and learn about others.”
Partners:
- Positive Mental Attitudes (PMA)
- Whitehill Pupil Support Unit
- Whitehill Secondary School
- Eastbank Academy
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- H4U Teen Health
