Service Pupil Advisor Helensburgh and Lomond

13/06/2026

Looking forward to attending this event this afternoon. I'll have a table there so be sure to pop over and say hello 👋

Join in celebrating 125 years of HM Submarines with an afternoon of family fun for service families.

📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 14:00 to 17:00
📍 Drumfork Community Centre, Helensburgh

This event is open to Serving Families and Veterans.

Please note, attendance must be registered prior to the day.

To register your interest, please email:
[email protected]

10/06/2026

☀️ Summer Wellbeing Support Sessions for Serving Forces Children ☀️

We're delighted to be offering a range of free summer wellbeing sessions to support children and young people from serving (regular and reserve) Armed Forces families as they navigate change or transitions, build resilience and develop positive wellbeing skills.

📅 Tuesday 21st July
🎒 Hermitage Academy Transition Workshop (P7–S1)
⏰ 10am–3pm

📅 Wednesday 22nd July
🎒 Queen Victoria School Transition Workshop (P6/P7)
⏰ 10am–3pm

📅 Tuesday 28th July
🎨 Wellbeing Session 1 (Primary Age)
⏰ 10am–12pm

💬 Wellbeing Session 2 (Secondary Age)
⏰ 1pm–3pm

Spaces are limited so book early https://www.exchange-counselling.com/forces-families

10/06/2026

🌿 Woodlandwise Summer Sessions are now open! 🌿

Calling all children and young people from serving (regular and reserve) Armed Forces families in P1 - S1 to join us for a summer of outdoor fun, friendship and adventure!

🔥 Campfire cooking
🏕️ Shelter building
🌳 Nature games
✨ And much more!

📅 Sunday 26 July
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm or 1:00pm – 3:00pm

📅 Friday 31 July
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm (ASN Session) or 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Spaces are limited so book early https://woodlandwise-cic.live.baluu.co.uk/event/forces-and-me-forest-school---summer-sessions-1779911654

25/05/2026

Parents/Families - I invite you to register your interest in receiving a copy of my Monthly Newsletter which highlights what's happening in our schools to support Armed Forces children and young people.

Also you could receive updates on events and activities facilitated by Woodlandwise Forest School and The Exchange during school holidays.

Please complete the short form below-

I invite you to register your interest in receiving a copy of my Monthly Newsletter and updates on events and activities facilitated by Woodlandwise Forest School and The Exchange during school holidays. (These events are funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and are available for children....

19/05/2026

🌟 Forces and Me After School Club 🌟

Starting Thursday 28th May for 5 weeks

🕞 3.30 p.m. – 4.40 p.m.

Open to P1 – P7 children from serving Armed Forces families.

Delivered by The Exchange https://www.exchange-counselling.com/ this supportive after school club will focus on:

💙 Wellbeing support
💬 Managing feelings and emotions
🏡 Coping when a loved one is deployed or working away from home
⭐ Building confidence and resilience

To book a place please click on the following link https://www.exchange-counselling.com/forces-families

24/04/2026

💜 It’s Purple Up Day! 💜

Let’s fill today with purple and show our support for Armed Forces children and young people!

I’d love to see lots of photos of children (and adults too!) wearing purple today.

To take part in my photo competition, simply send me a picture of your child/children in their purple outfit via email [email protected], PM or post here 💜

All entries will be included in my Purple Up Day Photo Competition – I can’t wait to see your amazing photos!

20/04/2026

Looking forward to attending St Joseph’s Primary and ELC Forces Friday event on 24th April 💜

The event runs from 1:45–3:00pm and is open to all Armed Forces families - serving, reserve, and veteran.

Also looking forward to seeing everyone come together for Purple Up Day in support of and our Armed Forces children and young people!,

20/04/2026

Parents/Families - I invite you to register your interest in receiving a copy of my Monthly Newsletter which highlights what's happening in our schools to support Armed Forces children and young people.

Also you could receive updates on events and activities facilitated by Woodlandwise Forest School and The Exchange during school holidays.

Please complete the short form below 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdC4S_T3wOmNFjnUyVFFdl_OisarlSf3-X8LQpq4AjQBlpkSA/viewform?usp=header

08/04/2026

📚✨ Literacy Support Sessions for Serving Forces Families

We’re delighted to be supporting literacy sessions taking place over the Easter break in Helensburgh.

These engaging sessions will help children and young people develop creativity through storytelling and writing activities.

✍️ Creative Writing with Bear (P1–P3)
📖 Creative Writing Sessions (P4–P7)

📍 Helensburgh Parish Church – Room 1
📅 Wednesday 15th April

A fantastic opportunity for young people from Armed Forces families to connect, learn, and express themselves in a supportive environment 💙

👉 Scan the QR code or visit: exchange-counselling.com/forces-families to book a place

27/02/2026

💜 Month of the Military Child Competition 2026 💜

Open to all children & young people across Argyll & Bute and West Dunbartonshire

🎨 Design a Month of the Military Child Logo - Help us create an official logo for Argyll & Bute that represents our Armed Forces families.

Closing Date 27th March