Shaftesbury Rotary Club has launched its first RotaKids Club at a special assembly at Abbey Primary School.
Head teacher Michael Salisbury was presented with the school’s RotaKids Charter from Rotary Great Britain and Ireland, and the 12 members of the new club were presented with membership certificates, pledge cards and lapel badges before taking the RotaKids Pledge.

The club is made up of representatives from several year groups in the school and at its first meeting after the assembly, the officers were elected and possible community projects for the next year discussed. The youngsters came up with lots of excellent suggestions.

Shaftesbury Rotary Club will support the club financially and by attending meetings and giving advice to the young people involved. Rotary District Council has also pledged financial support for the project.

RotaKids is a way for children aged seven-12 to make friends and get involved with important activities in the community, while having a great time in the process.
RotaKids clubs are based in schools, youth groups and community centres and with the help and support of teachers, youth leaders and local Rotary Clubs, young people can gain experience in helping others and learning interesting new things.
Anyone who would like to know more or to get involved with Rotary should contact hello@shaftesburyrotaryclub.org