Youth Speaks Competition 2025

The stage was set, nerves gently shredded, lights were on and action! At Belmont Academy, Ayr Rotary held its annual Youth Speaks competition, showcasing young talented pupils. This year, Ayr Academy, Belmont Academy, Carrick Academy and Marr Collage all submitted entries, with mesmerizing topics. Ayr Academy ... More

Ayr Rotary Secondary Schools Technology Tournament

Held on Thursday 9 October 2025 Scott Mulholland engaging with pupils Rotary Technology Tournaments are a challenging and enjoyable way for young people to enrich their STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). The young people, typically in teams of four, have ... More

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

Julia Callizo and Jack Henson Belmont Academy pupils were chosen as suitable candidates and sponsored by Ayr Rotary Club for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) which is an intensive leadership experience organised by Rotary clubs and districts where skills as a leader are developed, while having fun and making connect... More

Youth Speaks Final 22 Feb 2025

Report by Howard Stevenson The team sponsored by Ayr Rotary, was Kyle Academy this year.  The final was held in Glasgow and Kyle Academy won the competition with an excellent presentation. A huge thanks to Mary Helen who has helped reach this stage in the competition, with significant challenges... including ... More

Youth Speaks Competition

  The topic from Kyle 1 - The Olympics under scrutiny The topic from Kyle 2 - Pros and Cons of Historical Statues The topic from Belmont - Dancers are stronger than athletes After careful deliberation and consideration, the three judges comprised of Eileen Haddow, Esther Gordon and Paul ... More

Careers Fair

For the second year, Ayr Rotary Club organised the amazing Careers Fair on the 16th of May in Ayr Town Hall for P7 children. 7 schools, and over 220 pupils attended, visiting 32 different careers. The whole day was an endless buzz of excitement, curiosity and wonder for all attending pupils, evidenced by the supporting ... More

Youth Speaks Final

Lucy, Sophie and Emma from Kyle Academy, barely 15, were chosen to represent Scotland in the National final of Youth Speaks which took place in Norwich on Sunday 21st April 2024 at the John Innes Conference Centre. They had already beaten all other teams in Scotland. Their topic was "This house believes AI should be ... More

Youth Speaks Final 2024

Report ny Mary-Helen Shakespeare   Lucy, Sophie and Emma from Kyle Academy, barely 15, were chosen to represent Scotland in the National final of Youth Speaks which took place in Norwich on Sunday 21st April 2024 at the John Innes Conference Centre. They had already beaten all other teams in Scotland. T... More