by Claire Kinloch | 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 Claire Kinloch | 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 Claire Kinloch | 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...
by Claire Kinloch | 1 Apr 2023 | Blog, Blogs Guides, News
By Nigel Williams Thousands of young people leave the UK every year for a few weeks to travel to remote parts of the world on school trekking and educational expeditions run by private companies and charities. In fact, the UK is probably the world leader in this...
by Claire Kinloch | 10 Feb 2023 | News
It’s absolutely brilliant to be back in training and see all our new recruits again, as well as parents and teachers. Tonight was the inaugural session with both teams from Monifeith and Arbroath. Over the coming weeks their fitness, mental health, confidence...
by Claire Kinloch | 5 Sep 2022 | News
Scotland is currently facing a mental health crisis. According to the most recent CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) waiting times, published by Public Health Scotland in December 2021, for the quarter ending 30 September 2021, there were 11,816...