by Margaret Wilson | 17 Nov 2023 | Blog, Blog Team
By Claire Kinloch, External Communications Director When our young people start our programme during selection phase, they are often shy, nervous, and have trouble making eye contact or engaging in conversation. But it doesn’t take long for the transformation to start...
by Margaret Wilson | 9 Nov 2023 | Blog, Blog Team, News
By Claire Kinloch, External Communications Director As our 23/24 expedition teams from Braeview Academy in Dundee and Bucksburn Academy in Aberdeen complete their expedition and navigation training in the Cairngorms, the Polar Academy team is starting to finalise...
by Margaret Wilson | 4 May 2023 | Blog, Blog Team, News
by Craig Mathieson Since we set up The Polar Academy nearly 10 years ago, I have seen a massive increase in the amount of bullying of school kids, both within school and outside of it. The impact of bullying is terrifying to me. It creates a vulnerability in kids...
by Margaret Wilson | 27 Apr 2023 | News
The Polar Academy, today announces its partnership with BRP, a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats. In collaboration with BRP and its Ride Out Intimidation program, The Polar Academy will expand the program’s mission to...
by Margaret Wilson | 23 Apr 2023 | Blog, Blogs Guides, News
By Nigel Williams, Trustee and Principal Guide At the end of March 2023, after a year of selection, skills and fitness training, a total of 19 teenagers from Monifieth and Arbroath High schools along with 2 teachers, 2 doctors and 6 guiding staff set off for east...
