Rochdale Superstars Reach Their Goals

Date published: 10/03/2005

As a part of The Reach Your Goal Project, which is now running in 6 schools across the region, 30 young people from Matthew Moss High School had the chance to take part in a Fashion Design Workshop, that took place at Touchstones Museum, Rochdale.

This event was part of the RYG 'Stars and Superstars Programme' which offers events to students in the school who are working on target in all their subjects or have shown significant improvement so far this year. Other events in this programme include work with Manchester United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC as well as DJ workshops with a BBC One Xtra DJ and MC workshops with one of the best MC’s in the UK.

John Shepperd from RYG and former teacher at Matthew Moss High School said, “These young people have done what they need to do in lessons in order to be here today.  The RYG Stars and Superstars Programme is all about rewarding hard work and providing young people with exciting opportunities through our Community Partners, whilst at the same time giving them a framework to encourage them to focus on their performance in lessons”

During the day the students worked with a team of fashion designers customising and accessorising t shirts and fabric into clothing, underwear and tops.

Jana Kennedy from Bespoke Lingerie was one of the designers working with the students and she said, “I have had a really great day.  They have been really enthusiastic and have learnt loads and had fun at the same time.  It helps to show that extra curricular work can be beneficial to all aspect of their life”

Kirsty in Year 9 said, “It’s been a really great day.  We got to make our own clothes and accessories and be as creative as we liked." Sammyia in Year 10 said, “It’s been fun.  You don’t get the opportunity to do this kind of stuff normally.”

For more information on the Reach Your Goal Programme, visit the website: www.reachyourgoal.co.uk