Kate and Natasha are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Garnteg Primary School. They are supported by a team of volunteers who are running fun sessions for children throughout August.
Across Torfaen, there are 180 volunteers aged 16-17 and 140 paid workers providing a wide range of play activities at 37 sites. All went through a week’s training to give them the skills to support children and young people during the summer holidays. The 37 sites being run by Torfaen Play are:
- 13 laugh, learn and get active camps (food and fun) at local primary schools. Over 1,300 children have booked on to attend every day with a waiting list for every single camp.
- 9 Open Access Playschemes
- 6 Play and Respite Sessions
- 9 Play in the Park Sessions
Cwmbran Life asked the pair to tell us a bit about themselves.
Kate
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Sports and playing with friends
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Being able to work with so many individuals.
What is a typical day at your school like?
So much fun.
Favourite music artist?
George Ezra
Favourite hobby?
Drawing
Favourite food?
Chinese
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Pyjamas- so comfy!
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Winter
First or last on the dancefloor?
First
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Shotgun by George Ezra
Natasha
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing Sharky Sharky at lunchtime as a year group.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Being able to plan and put into place fun things for the children
What is a typical day at your school like?
Full of fun and laughter with a game of Jump The Creek
Favourite music artist?
Harry Styles
Favourite hobby?
Running
Favourite food?
Strawberries
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Leggings- comfy and they are bright
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Winter
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last
What song do you always sing in the shower?
The Man Who Can’t Be Moved- The Script
Info on play sessions across Torfaen
- All the food and fun camps taking place in the primary schools are full so parents/ carers should not turn up. Email [email protected] to be added to a waiting list.
- There are 160 spaces at the camp at Cwmbran Stadium and these are for children from Torfaen, aged eight and over. Your child will need a packed lunch.
- Info on the open access sessions is below. Please go with your child for the first session to register.
