News - Camden Rise

On 2 March, Camden parents and carers received their offers of Year 7 places for their children to start secondary school in September. We visited William Ellis School, in Highgate Road, to find out from current Year 7 students and the headteacher what happens next. Headteacher Izzy Jones says that March is the start of a months-long process for welcoming and...

To mark International Women's Day, Highgate Haven Youth Hub is organising an event for girls and young women aged 12 to 19 (up to 25 with additional needs) on Saturday 7 March. It's taking place from 1pm to 5pm at Highgate Haven, 30 Bertram Street, N19 5DQ. Activities include T-shirt printing, braids and beauty sessions, jewellery making and boxing fitness. View...

Real Talk is a debate for 16 to 25 year-olds from Camden, which aims to create a safe space to express opinions and challenge ideas on topics. This year's event was held on 11 February at Camden Town Hall. Real Talk helps young people to gain a deeper understanding of issues that affect their lives, as well as empowering them to shape future services and support. This...

Takeover Challenge is a chance for children from local schools to put forward their views on a range of topics of importance to them and have their voices heard by decision-makers. On 21 November, Camden's annual Takeover Challenge took place at the Crowndale Centre, in Camden, and was attended by pupils from eight primary schools - Torriano, Brecknock, Rhyl, Rosary, Kingsgate,...

Camden Council marked the borough's Youth Celebration Fortnight and National Youth Work Week with a series of events and activities designed to empower children, young people, youth workers and professionals.  A highlight was the announcement of winners for Camden’s annual Youth Safety Multi-Media Competition, held at Camden Town Hall on 6 November. Now in its fifth year, the...