xl clubs in Wales
We hope you enjoy reading all about what’s
happening in xl clubs across the country.
Prince’s Trust xl clubs provide a personal
development programme aimed at young people aged 13-19 at risk of
underachievement or exclusion from school. Activity areas include
Personal, Team and Interpersonal Skills, Active Citizenship,
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, Preparation for Work and
Enrichment Projects. Through successful completion of units, club
members can gain QCF Award and Certificate sized
qualifications. These are awarded by Prince’s Trust
Qualifications, who have been formally approved as an awarding
organisation by Ofqual, the examinations regulator.
Support from The Prince’s Trust includes:
- all curriculum materials, resources,
training and verification
- a dedicated Prince’s Trust staff
member to help set up and take the club forward
- access to a network of xl clubs and
regional events to share good practice and ideas
- opportunities to get involved with
sports and corporate partners
This page is designed to keep you in touch with the latest news
from across the region. It's also where you'll be able to find
out what to look forward to in coming months.
If you've got stories you'd like to share, just drop us a line.
Upcoming events
Next verification
meetings in Wales
Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th March - 9.30am – 4.00
pm
Pontypridd Rugby Football Club
Sardis Road, Pontypridd
CF37 1HA
Wednesday 7th March – 9.30 – 4.00pm
Ysgol
y Gwendraeth Drefach
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
SA14 7AB
(in upstairs conference room of the new concert hall. Please enter
via bottom end of bus bay)
Friday 9th March – 9.30 –
4.00pm
Wellington Road Community Centre
Wellington Road, Rhyl
LL18 1LE
Latest news
Mar 2012
The SMART graffiti project Llanelli transforms local park wall.
Feb 2012
A group of young people from Extended Opportunities in Cardiff met the Secretary of State Cheryl Gillan when she visited them at a local climbing centre.
Jan 2012
The Prince's Trust xl club at Ysgol Preseli has spent weeks preparing a notice board for their romm reflecting the fun of the xl Programme.
Dec 2011
The Prince's Trust xl Club at Ysgol y Gwendraeth help ITV Daybreak Donate a Coat Appeal
May 2011
Young people from Pontypridd High xl Club work with Cardiff Cathedral School to produce Graffitti Art.
Apr 2011
On the 11th March, the Welsh xl clubs taking part in RBS 6 Nations with The Prince’s Trust were invited to the Millennium Stadium to watch The Captain’s Run, the final training session of the RBS 6 Nations for the Welsh Rugby team.
Mar 2011
For the second year running, Ysgol Maesteg School xl club have raised money for Go Red for Wales on St David’s day. Staff and members of the year 10 xl club raised £391.25
Jan 2011
The year 11 group from Heolddu (South Wales), have just completed a successful project working with Ground Work planting daffodils in Bargoed Park.
Jan 2011
A 16 year old pupil from Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn in Denbigh has received the highest accolade as part of The Prince’s Trust xl programme.
Dec 2010
The Prince's Trust xl club in Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School have raised 89.74p by holding a 'Fabulous Friday Chocolate Break'. The pupils sold cakes, chocolates, sweets and lollies during their morning break time to the pupils and the staff.
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