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Women of the year
Leila Thomas, Urban Synergy’s founder was featured in the News of the World Fabulous magazine as part of their “Women of the Year” article
St Matthew Academy Enterprise Brochure
St Matthew Academy have produced an enterprise brochure. This documents highlights the number and quality of the organisations collaborating with the school and the outstanding work being done there. Urban Synergy are proud to be in this company see P.26. Click here to read the brochure.
Urban Poets at the Urban Music Awards
Urban Synergy mentee Maxine was recently part of a group winning a poetry competition on the “Importance of Success”. Here she writes about the experience of attending the Urban Music Awards as part of the prize winning group
Mentoring and Befriending December News
Click here for the latest issue of In touch, the magazine published by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
Reflections on the Role Model Seminar at Catford High
“As well as being extremely motivational for our students, the evening brought many practical benefits. The small group mentoring sessions helped them to identify the appropriate pathways into their chosen profession. Students who had previously felt negative about preparing for work experience fortnight made contacts that could help make it a life-changing experience.”
“My White Father, My Role Model”
Ayo Osibogun, a supporter of Urban Synergy tells his heart warming story in the September issue of Pride.
Mentor Spotlight: Natasha Reid
Natasha Reid, Urban Synergy Mentor and Cohort Leader talks about how she started working with young people.
Role Model Seminar at Catford High
Pupils from Catford High School invited Urban Synergy to help them achieve their dreams
Mentoring and Befriending November Events Roundup
Click here for this months events roundup from the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
Mentoring and Befriending November News
Click here for the latest issue of In touch, the magazine published by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
Mentee Talk: Liverpool Slavery Museum Trip
October 2009 saw 7 Urban Synergy mentees take part in an exciting two-day trip to the historic Liverpool International Slavery Museum. Here the mentees recorded their personal thoughts of the trip.