1. The Armed Forces Community in SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND CURRENT PROJECTS Mrs Lewis Davina Blair – Service Pupil Advisor Ruth Cairns – Youth Services

2. Contact Details Mrs Lewis – Drama Department, Hermitage Academy. Email: Natalie.Lewis@argyll-bute.gov.ukNatalie.Lewis@argyll-bute.gov.uk Davina Blair – Service Pupil Advisor, Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre, Tel: 01436 657665, Email: Davina.Blair@argyll-bute.gov.ukDavina.Blair@argyll-bute.gov.uk Ruth Cairns – Youth Services, Tel: 01436 658736, Email: Ruth.Cairns@argyll-bute.gov.ukRuth.Cairns@argyll-bute.gov.uk

3. The Film Our Film is based on the Forces Kids DVD, which raises awareness of issues faced by Armed Forces families in general. However, the Forces Kids DVD focuses on young people from RAF and Army families. We want to raise awareness of the specific experiences of young people in our local area from Royal Navy/Royal Marine families. This film will be used to highlight these issues to the wider community in Helensburgh and Lomond, and possibly Scotland and the UK.

4. The Film – Where are we now? Gathered Information from pupils, secondary and primary. We used this information to form the storyline for the film. Storyboarding and scripting is under way. NOW IT IS TIME TO BEGIN FILMING We are looking for: – ACTORS – PEOPLE WITH TECHNICAL SKILLS – FILM CREW (FILM CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDED) – HELPERS (GENERAL)

5. The Film – Next Steps Do not need to be from an Armed Forces family – all are welcome to be involved. If you are interested: – speak to Mrs Lewis – sign in sheet on Mrs Lewis’ door (C009) – listen out for any further information at iTime

6. NAME iTIME CLASS ACTOR (tick) CAMERA/TECHNICAL (tick) GENERAL SUPPORT/HELP (tick)

7. HMS HEROES A group that enables young people from Armed Forces families to come together and support each other. Began in Plymouth in 2010. Run by volunteers who understand the unique challenges that go hand in hand with being a part of a Royal Navy Royal Marine family. Sign up sheet – outside Mrs Lewis’ office C009.

9. SEASONS FOR GROWTH Education Programme. Supports young people to understand and cope with change, separation and loss in their lives. Assists young people to understand that the emotions and feelings associated with losses are normal. Helps to understand the grieving process. Develops skills for coping, problem-solving and decision-making. Builds a peer support network. Helps restore self-confidence and self-esteem.

10. Youth Services Click here to view a video from our youth services worker Ruth Click here

11. Drop-In Club If you have parents/carers who are in the Armed Forces Mrs Lewis’ classroom – C009 Mrs Teague or Miss Rippon – guidance base Any lunchtime after 1.15pm Music and Drama base Bring friends Time to chat or to simply just have some company – whatever you need