On Tuesday 25th January 2011, Urban Synergy held another successful Role Model Seminar at Forest Hill School.
End of year Newsletter
2010 has almost come to an end, and what an eventful year it has been for all involved in Urban Synergy. Here is just a summary of what we’ve achieved, and a hint of what you can expect in 2011.
Mentee, Paris Scoops Black Youth Achievement Award
Urban Synergy mentee, Paris Thomas Robinson, 16, has won a prestigious award at the Black Youth Achievement Awards 2010.
Leila featured in The Wharf newspaper
Leila Thomas was recently interviewed by The Wharf newspaper about what prompted her to start Urban Synergy.
Conisborough Students Inspired by Academic Seminar
October was a busy month for Urban Synergy with its latest eagerly awaited ‘Think Further’ academic seminar held at Conisborough College, Catford
Role Model Seminar – A First for Urban Synergy
Urban Synergy’s Role Model Seminar at Syndenham Girls School featured an all female panel to inspire year 9 and 10 girls.
Role Model Seminar at Deptford Green
Urban Synergy, in partnership with the Black Pupil Achievement Programme (BPAP) staged another successful Role Model seminar at Deptford Green School
Urban Synergy’s Claudia in Red Magazine
Urban Synergy’s very own Claudia McKenzie was featured in Red Magazine recently. Here she talks about what led her to mentoring young people and becoming part of Urban Synergy.
Volunteer for 2012 Olympics
Volunteer for 2012 London Olympics.
Urban Synergy Founder Leila wins Race Equality Award
Leila Thomas, founder of Urban Synergy won the Leadership Award at Race for Opportunity’s prestigious 15th anniversary charity awards in London’s Park Lane Hilton.
Volunteering at the Pineapple Club
Recently some Urban Synergy mentees had a chance to meet the older generation by volunteering at the Pineapple Club in Anerley
New mentors complete training
Urban Synergy has just completed the training of 30 more people to become mentors to young people in the Borough of Lewisham.