Tom and Katrice are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbrân and Henllys Church in Wales schools. 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 Tom and Katrice to tell us a bit about themselves
Katrice
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing netball after school.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Meeting lots of new children and running really fun provisions.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Lots of fun games and making new friends.
Favourite music artist?
Queen
Favourite hobby?
Drawing
Favourite food?
Chocolate
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Hoodies because I’m always cold
Dogs or cats?
Cats
Summer or winter?
Winter
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Bohemian Rhapsody
Tom
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing football.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Interacting with people and giving more opportunities to the children.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Eventful, but always keep me on my toes.
Favourite music artist?
Frank Ocean
Favourite hobby?
Watching football
Favourite food?
Pizza
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Trainers
Dogs or cats?
Both
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last to get on. First to leave
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Ivy by Frank Ocean
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.
