The success of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme was celebrated at Hovertravel this morning when HRH The Earl of Wessex met Head Teachers from the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth schools.
Children from Lanesend Primary School helped with the groundwork to provide a much needed carpet of colour to the newly landscaped area of Northwood Cemetery on Monday.
Isle of Wight Rainbows had great fun romping in the great outdoors recently, tackling a number of challenges and foraging for items found in the countryside and woods.
C Company, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ACF, currently have five Detachments across the Island located in Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Godshill and Freshwater which meet on evenings during each week.
Since 2007, the number of Scouts on the Isle of Wight has grown from 1,000 to 1,600 thanks to the efforts of the leaders and management teams on the Island.
Thumbs up for all those working at the pre-school which was rated overall by Ofsted as 'Good' and includes an 'Outstanding' rating for Personal development, behaviour and welfare.
Ryde Academy Students have been spending time at Bodster CIC and through interaction with horses have been learning some important social and life skills.
Over 60 young people have been involved with the creation of a new youth magazine and Website, Rocket Fuel. It will carry features, poetry, interviews, fashion, art and upcoming events, as well as commenting on life as an Island teenager.