JUNIOR ARTISAN CLUB

That this House congratulates Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos in Penparcau in Aberystwyth on its Junior Artisan Club, now in its eighth year, which provides a vocational curriculum for all Year 6 pupils, developing skills in carpentry, cookery, horticulture, DIY and textiles; recognises that by teaching children valuable skills with the help of trained professionals, standards of behaviour, motivation and self-esteem can be raised across the board; notes that each pupil completing a placement will be presented with a certificate of achievement; and believes that by encouraging children to have confidence in their abilities the scheme provides an important contribution towards raising academic standards within the school.