PORT Glasgow High pupils got a chance to try something new as the school held an extra-curricular activities fair.
The local bowling club, Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade companies and the air cadets were among the groups who had stalls at the event.
Pupils got the chance to chat with representatives of the various groups and clubs and even try out the activities themselves.
Flex UK studios brought along their aerial hoop to give the young people a first taste of acrobatics, while pupils also got the chance to play some musical instruments and give bowls a try.
Jane Murray, the school’s principal teacher of guidance, told the Tele the school was delighted to be holding the event.
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She said: "We want our young people to be more involved in the community and take part in different clubs.
"I think a lot of clubs have noticed a drop in numbers since Covid so we've invited a lot of organisations into the school to promote themselves.
"We've also got our own Port Glasgow High School clubs along, as we noticed a drop in numbers for them as well.
"Taking part in these groups broadens the pupils' horizons, it gives them a wider education experience and a chance to meet different people.
"It shows off the school and our pupils to the community as well.
"A lot of the organisations offered to bring things along for the pupils to try which has been brilliant, the more interactive the better."
The groups who attended the event included Morton in the Community’s hockey team, Ocean Youth Trust, Inverclyde Athletic Club, Riverside Youth Band, the 1st Port Glasgow Girls’ Brigade, local Air Cadets, the 2nd Port Glasgow Boys’ Brigade, Port Glasgow Bowling Club, Flex UK, Riverside Stage Company and Community Learning and Development's youth team.
Natalie McKay, who runs Flex UK Studios in Port Glasgow, said: "We were asked to come along by Port Glasgow High and it was a no brainer to come along.
"A lot of my students go here and they've been helping me teach today.
"It's something a wee bit different and I think everybody loves to try it.
"Clubs like ours are good for keeping fit and keeping kids, especially teenagers, occupied.
"It's something fun that keeps them healthy and they can also make a career out of it if they really want to.”
Sandra Malcolm, member and child protection officer at Port Glasgow Bowling Club, said the fair was a good way to get more young people into the sport.
She added: "We're trying to get more juniors along to our club.
"We've done after-school clubs up before and we've been in a few primary schools doing bowling as well.
"Bowls is a great sport, it gives people something to do that's not high impact but keeps them fit and healthy.
"It tends to be a sport that's seen as a thing for old people, but we've got young talented players and even Scottish champions at our club.
"We're delighted to be representing the club and giving young people a chance to try bowls."
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