OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS and THEIR COMPETITIONS

LOOK AT THIS FABULOUS YOUNG CHEF PRIZE!!

After winning the national final of Rotary Young Chef 2023, 15-year-old budding chef Eimhear McGrath got to experience an amazing culinary adventure in Tuscany alongside her mum Sarah.

A student from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith, Cumbria, Eimhear was chosen as the winner of Rotary Young Chef 2023 after blowing the judges away back in April and her prize was a trip to Toscano Saporita, a renowned cooking school in Tuscany.The competition was sponsored by Filippo Berio, the UK’s most popular olive oil brand who also organised the trip.At the end of her time at Toscano Saporita, Eimhear was presented with her graduation certificate and a special tin of Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil by Sandra Rosy Lotti, founder and owner of the school.   

                    ROTARY YOUTH LEADERS AWARD and YOUNG RYLA

 RYLA is a leadership development programme run by Rotary for young adults. Whether you are a secondary school   pupil, university student or young professional, RYLA will help you discover your potential and develop the skills   needed  to be a leader in your community, career and everyday life.       Each RYLA course is sponsored by a local   Rotary club or group and is open to people aged 18 to 26

 RYLA programmes run between three to ten days and give participants the opportunity to:

• Gain exposure to leadership scenarios
• Explore problem-solving strategies as part of a team
• Discuss and apply creative approaches to leadership and conflict management
• Build confidence in yourself and what you can achieve
• Meet new people and make lasting friendships
• Learn how to arrange youth activities and community service projects at locally and internationally

 Being a leader is not just about being confident enough to speak out and knowing what to say, it is knowing when to   listen to others and understand. RYLA teaches this, and other soft skills, to help everyone to be the best they can be.       Teamwork exercises bring people together from different walks of life in a safe environment where everyone can get to   know each other without fear of exclusion or negativity.

 You don’t need to be a high achiever with outstanding academic grades, just be willing to try something new through   activity-based learning and discover new talents along the way, as well as having fun. RYLA programmes involve   physical challenges so can be demanding. Some degree of fitness is required.

 The courses are open to people aged 18 to 26.

                IF YOU ARE INTRIGUED, HAVE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, RECORDED AT A ZOOM MEETING

YOUNG RYLA

 This is a comparatively recent initiative, having the same aims and objectives of a RYLA course, but aimed at 11 to 15 year olds. Stamford schools should contact the club secretary here
 Seen below is the class of '22 which, despite horrible weather was described as "fabulous" by the participants. Our representitive seen here is Ellie Wakefield-Lilley