![]() ![]() Union of Canadian Correctional Officers/Syndicat des Agents Correctionnels du Canada Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (UCCO SACC CSN)Ībbotsford, British Columbia Canada V2S1X3Ī Correctional Officer with the Correctional Service of Canada since 1996, Gord has also served as the Second National Vice President for the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers since May 2016. He’s excited that young people can gain meaningful qualifications through youth achievement.ĭescribing himself as born and bred Easter Ross, the Rock Challenge guru is now ready for the next act.Professional Designation(s): Second National Vice President, Union of Canadian Correctional Officers He admits to feeling a weight of his shoulders since retiring and admits he was “looking for a new challenge”. “It’s the first opportunity for many getting a chance to learn something outside of the classroom.” The Field movie night with Keith Bauer from Prism lighting, volunteer Gordon Robertson and John Douglas. I’ve seen it for many years volunteering for the youth club. “I’ve worked for a while with kids outside of the classroom. ![]() Of the Rock Challenge, he said: “A huge variety of kids got involved and that was great. The possibility of young people growing the flowers for Alness High Street displays is an exciting one: “They could bring on the flowers and then see them as they are on the street.” That, he believes, could be a powerful thing. He said: “The freedom they will have working outside will be huge.” He sees a huge opportunity with working groups teaching skills like woodworking and gardening. Mr Robertson called it “a great opportunity to work with kids who are not necessarily going to go down the academic road”, noting the high rate of attendance at group sessions. We would like to wish him the best of luck with his brand new adventure working alongside the rest of the team.” “Gordon has given up countless amount of hours during his spare time to help our team over the years through many projects and we are very excited to now have him on board to further develop The Field. Gord’s involvement with Rock Challenge and JRock is just one example of this success. “Through his time at Alness Academy, Gordon has developed strong relationships with our local young people over the years and has had tremendous success in every avenue he has taken. The Place staff and management committee couldn’t be happier to welcome Gordon Robertson to the team. ![]() Janette Douglas, a leading light with The Place, said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new and exciting role. ![]() The use of well-ventilated stretch tents offered a godsend solution at a time when concerns were being voiced for the mental and physical welfare of young people subject to prolonged periods of isolation in deeply uncertain times. The Field is an open area of land on the edge of town developed as an outdoor space as we were coming out of the coronavirus lockdown. Mr Robertson though won’t be steering clear of these pupils he has inspired down the years as he steps into his new role – project manager of The Field with long-established youth group, The Place. For others, an opportunity to pull the strings behind the scenes and play a key role in putting on a mind-blowing show. Picture: Callum Mackay.įor some it has meant a chance to step into the limelight, perhaps for the first time in their lives. Gordon Robertson who masterminded the Alness Rock Challenge effort is standing down after eight years of blood, sweat and tears. The Field offers cure for the coronavirus bluesĪlness Pharmacy donation just the tonic for Easter Ross youth group RELATED: Tributes flood in to 'Mr Rock Challenge' Most of us, after all, could name that one teacher who believed in us or whose encouragement set us on a path towards personal fulfilment.įormer Alness Academy English teacher, Gordon Robertson, will almost certainly feature on that list for some pupils, many inspired by his eight-year leadership of the school’s Rock Challenge programme, offering a creative outlet for many still figuring out what it is they want from life. Yet many are driven by the knowledge of the life-changing impact a great teacher can have on their pupils. ![]()
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