So what is Reach High 2 and how has it benefited young people of Burngreave and further afield? Reach High 2 is an after school study support project which allows young people to have extra curriculum sessions in Maths, English and Science.
We have seen how it has benefited us; for the youth the Reach High 2 (RH2) project has got us off the streets and into further education, helped in our GCSE grades, supported us emotionally and gave us new friends.
We have seen the project develop contact with the Somali community to grow stronger and closer and unite as one.
So let’s hear what’s been said on the streets and study support about RH2!
“Because of Reach High 2 I am doing better at school. I did a report and got really good grades.” Amirah age 10
“On the streets you’re unsafe and Reach High 2 gets you off the streets, looks after you, feeds you, makes you safe and cares.” Kyle age 16
“I never used to come study support now I have my maths grades have gone up 1 sub level. I feel confident in every subject and want it to carry on running.” Ifra age 11
“When I wasn’t at study support things were bad and I was out all the time, now I have somewhere to socialise and meet others.” A year 11 pupil.
“Stops us getting in trouble, for example breaking the law, hanging around street corners and not using our time productively.” Ikhlas age 14
So Reach High 2 has helped us and been there when we need it the most.
Thanks to Ayesha Akram and Ayesha Saleem, aged 16 who wrote this article
