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First steps to develop third strategic plan for Formentera children and youth

foto 2022xi pla joventutThe Formentera Office of Youth Affairs reports that work has begun to develop the third strategic plan for Formentera children and young people. This Plan will benefit from the participation of local youth, organisations and social actors from a wide array of spheres related to children and youth.

Today, managers in departments of the local administration which deal with youth met with representatives of the Pere Tarrés Foundation, a non-profit focused on leisure and social action. A later meeting included representatives of the island's associations. In the days ahead additional meetings will be held with other entities, while still other encounters will be organised exclusively for young people.

In the words of Vanessa Parellada, "these meetings will give us an up-to-date read of the situation of local children and youth, which will allow us to determine which needs are best covered, outcomes of the second Plan for Children and Youth and the direction and scope of the third plan".

The second Plan was adopted in September 2018 and related proposals were to be developed between 2018 and 2022.

21 November 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

Formentera pupils participate in 11th Children's Parliament of Balearic Islands

foto 2022xi parlament infantilThe Formentera Office of Youth Affairs is pleased to report that three local pupils took part in the eleventh session of the Children's Parliament of the Balearic Islands held today. Vanessa Parellada, councillor of youth affairs, also attended the session, where the central theme was mental health.

Participants to Mallorca to present their proposals on behalf of the children and youth of Formentera and to discuss, together with young people from across the region, the importance of mental health in children and adolescents.

Video of the session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kpKRayY7vU

These activities are included in Formentera's programme of events commemorating International Children's Day.

18 November 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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Formentera celebrates Children's Day with cycling and sailboating outing for families

The Formentera Office of Youth is pleased to report that this Saturday 19 November, the Casal de Joves will host an excursion on bicycle and sailboat as part of an outing for families. The activity is included the programme scheduled this month to commemorate World Children's Day (20 November).

"This activity is about giving local families a chance to enjoy a unique experience with their children, other families and Casal de Joves staff", said Vanessa Parellada, councillor of youth affairs, forecasting that the cycling and sailing tour would make for "an unforgettable day".

While there is no specific age requirement, participating children must cycle 5.5 km (from Roca Bella to the Nautical Sports Centre [CENF]) and then sail with help from CENF monitors.

Places are still available. To participate, send an e-mail to casal@conselldeformentera.cat.


15 November 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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With activities for children, youth and families for Children's Month, Formentera stands for rights of children and youth once again

Today the Formentera Office of Youth Affairs presented its programme for Universal Children's Day, celebrated every year on 20 November. All month long, children, young people, families and teachers can engage in commemorating the anniversaries of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).

Vanessa Parellada, councillor of youth affairs, pointed out that with the cross-cutting 2022 programme, the various offices of the Consell de Formentera had joined forces once again to present a programme where children and young people are at the centre. "Sports, cultural and recreational activities for children, youth and families are already well established, but during Children's Month, we're taking this chance to boost them even further and shine a light on the need to safeguard and champion the rights of children and young people, with a special focus this year on the right to mental health", said Councillor Parellada.

Talks
Two separate activities will be staged as part of the Formentera Office of Social Welfare-backed lecture series, Talks for parents and teachers (Xerrades per a families i docents): Thursday 3 November, Cristina Torres will speak to islanders about the limits and outcomes of positive education. Thursday 24 November, Rafael Bisquerra will lead a talk titled "Emotional education: from theory to practice". Childcare will be available at both talks, which will happen at 5.00pm in the Consell de Formentera auditorium (Sala de Plens) adjacent to the Centre de Dia. Reservations are required. Please call 971 321 271 or send an e-mail to educaciosocial@conselldeformentera.cat.

Children's Parliament
Friday 18 November at 11.00am, Formentera students will take part in the eleventh Children's Parliament, an in-person event at the Balearic parliament, where this year's theme is mental health.

Casal de Joves
Saturday 19 November, Formentera's drop-in centre for youth will host a family outing that includes a bike and sailboat ride. Participants must register in advance by e-mail at casal@conselldeformentera.cat.

22 November, the Formentera Office of Environment has put together a recycling workshop for kids. The event will run from 4.30pm to 6.00pm in the Espai Cultural de Sant Ferran, and each participant should bring one regular-sized and one large plastic bottle from home.

Saturday 26 November there will be an open day for anyone keen to know more about the Casal de Joves. The event gives local families, adults and children the chance to see the facilities and play table football, table tennis and other games.

Family production
Saturday 26 November, the Formentera Office of Culture will host a performance for family audiences. NATANAM, a dance show appropriate for children six months old and up, won the 2021 Feten Award for Best Early-Childhood Dance Production. The show starts at 6.00pm in the Sala de Cultura (Cinema) and tickets are available at www.entradesformentera.cat starting one week before the show.

Sports days
The Formentera Office of Sport has organised two sports days. Saturday 26 November and Sunday 27 November, attendees can see demonstrations of the sports and activities offered by local clubs and take part in an open day activities at the Polideportiu Antoni Blanc. Activity hours will be announced in the days leading up to each event.

Children's assembly
Wednesday 30 November at 10.00am, members of Formentera's Participatory Council for Children and Youth will gather for an assembly of the Consell de Formentera auditorium (Sala d'Actes). Students will meet with local political representatives and the director of the Balearic Office of Childhood and Adolescence.

All month long during school hours, island schools will also host storytelling sessions titled "Children with Rights". Participating storytellers are committed to educating children about their rights around gender identity, acceptance, self-esteem and more. Story times are organised by the Formentera Office of Youth Affairs and the library.

"The Consell de Formentera believes family is key, as reflected in the constant and cross-cutting offer of activities to enjoy with the family. Of course, programmes geared specifically toward children and young people are also crucial. We champion respect for diversity and a comprehensive approach to wellness that encompasses the physical and mental, with a focus on emotional health and preventing serious problems such as child and youth suicide", concluded Councillor Parellada.


2 November 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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November activities at Casal de Joves

The Formentera Office of Youth Affairs is pleased to present the activities bill for the month ahead at Formentera's youth drop-in centre. Vanessa Parellada, councillor of youth, underscored activities related to International Children's Day on 20 November. Councillor Parellada asserted that her office and the Casal de Joves seek out programmes "that emphasise the rights of children and young people and awareness building activities".

The programme starts Wednesday 2 November with a film screening. Friday 4 November, a workshop will be held in which participants will learn to make wool octopuses; Saturday 5 November, island youth can join in a tournament of table football; Wednesday 9 November, young people can dance with the video game "Just Dance"; Friday 11 November, participants in a cooking workshop will prepare a savoury dish, and Saturday 12 November, youth at the Casal can take part in a bracelet workshop. Friday 18 November, youth representatives will attend the eleventh Children's Parliament at the Parliament of the Balearic Islands.

Family excursion by bicycle and boat
One of the month's highlights –a family bike ride– is included in the International Children's Day programme and will take place Saturday 19 November. Youngsters and their families will walk along Estany des Peix to the Nautical Sports Centre. From there, they will embark on a boat ride. To sign up, stop in at the Casal de Joves.

Activities continue Wednesday 23 November with a group game of jumping rope. Friday 25 November, Casal youth will personalise T-shirts from the "No Means No!" (No i punt!) campaign in collaboration with the Formentera Office of Social Welfare.

Saturday 26 November there will be an open day for anyone who wants to discover the Casal de Joves. "It is a chance for local families, adults and children to get to know the facilities and come to play table football, table tennis and other games", said Councillor Parellada.

Finally, Wednesday 30 November, at a regular assembly of the Participatory Council of Children and Youth, student representatives and politicians of the island will collect proposals from students.

The Casal de Joves is for children and young people aged ten and up and opens Tuesday to Saturday, 4.00pm to 10.00pm, all year long.


31 October 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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