GCU

The GCU is a fantastic scheme run by Mario, it invites children to come along after school to have fun and take part in multiple different activities ranging from skipping and chess. 

At the GCU there is also a library with with tutors who help some of the children with extra reading as many children are so keen to learn and improve their skills. This scheme helps make sure the children and teenagers of the area keep off the streets. They learn a variety of different skills. 

The boys from Balwearie got completely smashed during basketball.... by a team of 9 year olds; many have amazing potential and they clearly enjoy taking part. We were asked to take part in 'skipping', however this is not skipping as we know it back home. 

This is skipping which includes: Double Dutch, front flips, back flips, side flips, push ups, handstands and hopping. We were all absolutely amazed and slightly embarrassed at our level. 

Football, boxing and chess were also popular activities to join in with. We can't wait to go back to show them how we have improved with our skipping! 

Leila & Siobhan 

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