South Tyneside’s Culture, Media and Sport Ambassadors

Jarrow School Named South Tyneside’s Culture, Media and Sport Ambassadors

Jarrow School has been proudly crowned the winners of the Culture, Media and Sport Ambassadors for South Tyneside, following an inspiring celebration led by South Tyneside Youth Council (STYC). The final event of this year’s Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) campaign took place on Wednesday at the historic Jarrow Hall, where young people, schools, and community partners gathered to reflect on a year of creativity, participation and youth-led action.

The event opened with the official launch of STYC’s new Young Volunteer Guide, an exciting resource designed to help young people discover opportunities to get involved in cultural, sporting and media activities across the borough. The guide forms part of STYC’s mission to ensure young people not only have a voice, but also the tools and confidence to shape their own futures.

Attendees were also treated to a screening of STYC’s latest film, created in partnership with the talented team at Red Stamp Productions. The film captured the energy and innovation behind this year’s CMS campaign. Its high-quality production and uplifting message earned warm praise from everyone at the event.

Schools from across South Tyneside took to the stage to share the ways they had championed Culture, Media and Sport throughout the year. From visual arts projects to new sports opportunities, from digital media creations to community engagement activities, each school demonstrated passion and originality. Their presentations highlighted just how much talent and enthusiasm exists among the borough’s young people.

After hearing all the contributions, STYC announced Jarrow School as the overall winner of this year’s award. The school was recognised for its outstanding commitment to enriching student life through culture and sport. Judges praised Jarrow’s extensive extracurricular programme, which encourages students to take part in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. Beyond school walls, Jarrow School has been a strong advocate for local community events, actively promoting opportunities and celebrations across social media.

One of their standout achievements has been their collaborative project with Jarrow Hall, aimed at inspiring more young people to engage with the museum. Students not only championed the venue but also created a mural inside the museum, leaving a lasting artistic legacy. Additionally, Jarrow School launched their own podcast, “Student Soundwaves,” which highlights positive activities, youth achievements, and good news stories from across South Tyneside.

Wednesday’s event marked yet another successful campaign delivered by South Tyneside Youth Council—an organisation consistently dedicated to ensuring that young voices are heard, respected, and responded to. Their work continues to strengthen opportunities for youth involvement and celebrates the creativity and leadership of young people across the borough.

Congratulations to Jarrow School on their well-deserved award, and well done to STYC for another inspiring, impactful campaign.