Maisie and Harriet are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Blaenavon Heritage VC 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 Maisie and Harriet to tell us a bit about themselves
Maisie
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
I used to love playing at the park and dropping my dolly’s pram at the top of the hill.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
The ability to have freedom- exploring the day to day.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Hectic but great fun.
Favourite music artist?
Harry Styles
Favourite hobby?
Reading
Favourite food?
Macaroni cheese
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Shoes- the more colourful the better
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Winter
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last usually. I need to be influenced
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Robinsons fruit juice advert
Harriet
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
I enjoyed playing netball with my friends and local teams.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Bringing out the best in all children whilst watching them have fun.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Busy, fun and happy.
Favourite music artist?
Halsey
Favourite hobby?
Going on holiday
Favourite food?
Pasta
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Big hoodies because they’re cosy.
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
First on a night out.
What song do you always sing in the shower?
As It Was by Harry Styles.
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.
