LIFT OFF To SUCCESS - Feedback
We’re very lucky to meet and work with a a great deal of pupils, teachers and parents. Here’s what a few of them had to say about LIFT OFF to Success.
Pupils’ Messages to next year:
"LIFT OFF is probably one of the best things I've ever done, it's fantastic. I missed my family, but I've made new friends. I had the best student, well, in my opinion. I will miss everyone I've met here but I'll never forget how much fun I had. Thank you for the opportunity"
"Well, the week has changed the way I look at life, it also helped me with future careers. The students and all the people that helped were awesome, they're really nice and friendly people, so they don't bite!! LO2S - it's ace, it's a really good way to build up confidence and you can have banters with people that you've just met. I loved my group as we bonded very quickly. It's like an adventure, going new places, meeting new people, doing things you've never done before, it's like a working holiday - but not lots of work just fun and the night activities are great"
- Audio Clip: Kirsten – How LIFT OFF has helped me
Parents - What did they think of LO2S?
"Very informative, well organised and friendly. Louise wanted to stay longer, so did her friends."
"Lift Off To Success summer residential proved to be an extremely valuable week for both my daughters. They are more confident about their futures at university and are looking forward to starting. I am particularly pleased to hear they will keep in contact with Lift Off for the next few years."
"Before going to LIFT OFF my daughter was very apprehensive but she has now realised that being away from home wasn't so bad. She now knows that if she was at university she could easily cope with being away from home. Thank you so much for allowing her this opportunity."
"Our daughter had an absolutely fantastic time, met lots of new friends & thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Definitely would recommend to others! Many thanks to the whole LIFT OFF team - Great Job!! :-)"
"I think it is a great chance for young Adults to experience going to college. It could make all the difference to what they want to do in the future. I came to the Graduation and by the end I wanted to go to college. Well done."
- Audio Clip: Susan Smith – How it’s helped my son
Teachers
"My name’s Steve Dempsey, (not pictured!), I’m the head teacher of Brechin High School. This is the fourth time I’ve attended the LIFT OFF to Success Graduation. I think it provides a wonderful opportunity for young people to widen their horizons and raise their expectations.
It’s been very successful in terms of the graduates from Brechin High School, and what they’ve been able to go on and achieve. I think the staff and the students do a fantastic job!
I would recommend it to any young person … it’s extremely worthwhile."