Scrum down in Troon as Marr College becomes 'school of rugby'
30 November
Marr College in Troon has become one of South Ayrshire's first 'schools of rugby', having signed up to Scottish Rugby and the Scottish Government's initiative to put rugby at the centre of the sports curriculum.
Marr joins 17 other schools across Scotland, as part of the Schools of Rugby initiative launched this month.
Funded by CashBack for Communities, the Schools of Rugby programme will benefit from approximately £250,000 from the seized proceeds of crime each year and will offer a catalyst to motivate and develop the pupils in the sport.
It will also aim to create an environment where sport makes a significant contribution to the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence, playing a central role in the life of the local school.
Angus Swan, Rugby Coach at Marr College said: "We're delighted to be taking part in this initiative which will provide a context for learning inside and outside of the classroom, allowing all pupils to experience rugby, improve their fitness and literacy.
"This contributes to an enhanced educational experience in the College, which is of great benefit to pupils, broadening their horizons and offering skills, such as teamwork, co-operation and leadership, essential to success in the modern world.
The broad rugby programme consists of rugby teams at all ages, opportunities for the development of girls' teams and non-playing opportunities for senior pupils, in rugby coaching, refereeing, volunteering and running sport in local primary schools and rugby clubs.
Scottish Rugby's Head of Community Rugby, Colin Thomson said: "Scottish Rugby believes that school sport plays an important role in the education of youngsters.
"Carrick Academy and Marr College both made successful and strong applications to the programme, along with sixteen other schools in Scotland, all of varying playing levels and all committed to establishing and developing this initiative in their school community.
Follow us on: