“We very quickly saw the programme was going to work. This grew from an aspiration to a reality in a very short time,” Tommy Donnelly, Deputy Head Teacher, St Roch’s Secondary. MCR’s Progress – A look at St. Roch’s The General Teaching Council Scotland is the professional body for teaching in Scotland. It shapes […]
“We very quickly saw the programme was going to work. This grew from an aspiration to a reality in a very short time,” Tommy Donnelly, Depute Head Teacher, Saint Roch’s Secondary. GET INVOLVED The General Teaching Council Scotland is the professional body for teaching in Scotland. It shapes the teaching profession, ensuring a high quality […]
Whitehill Secondary School in Glasgow’s East End is bustling with activity on the day we came to visit. Pinned on the bulletin board just outside Headteacher Pauline Swan’s office are photos of MCR Pathways young people – during Talent Taster events and the 2017 Duke of Edinburgh Award ceremony. There are mentors visiting their young […]
“One of my goals is to make my mentor proud, my teachers proud, my friends proud but most of all, my mum. Like I got support, I want to give back. I want to make our world and this city a better place.” MCR’s young people have been writing letters to St Mungo, the patron […]
Glasgow Live covered MCR Pathways in recent article. Glasgow Live reporter Kirsty McKenzie interviewed MCR Pathways founder Iain MacRitchie. They discussed mentoring and how it’s changing the lives of care-experienced and disadvantaged young people in Glasgow. We’ve linked the story below but still need your help. Can you become a mentor and help Glasgow’s young people? Glasgow […]
“Without MCR I don’t think I’d be doing what I’m doing right now. I’m not isolated. I’m part of a big community where we all support each other. I can’t even express my gratitude towards my mentor, my MCR Coordinator, and everyone involved in the programme.” Today, Frances is sharing his letter to St Mungo, […]
More care experienced and disadvantaged young people across Glasgow are asking for the help that they need, and deserve, to change their lives for the better. Just one hour a week and a listening, encouraging ear will give a young person the support they need to find, grow and use their talents and skills. Today, […]