“I am very proud of the pupils and I’m very proud of the community that we are becoming as a result of being involved in this project.”  Bart, Active Schools Coordinator  

“It has changed them massively. I can’t recommend this highly enough” Sharon McDonald, Pupil Support Assistant 

One year on from launching their joint project with Perth & Kinross Active Schools, Perth Grammar School is celebrating the powerful impact of using judo to empower young people.

Tayside Judo Club sessions based at Perth Grammar School offer more than just physical activity; it fosters community integration, supports mental health and wellbeing, and helps develop key employability and life skills. At its heart, the project is about building stronger, more connected communities through the values of judo.

Each week throughout the academic year, targeted pupils including those who can’t access a traditional classroom setting take part in judo and strength and conditioning sessions. These sessions go beyond promoting physical fitness, they offer a valuable platform for learning and personal development, grounded in the core values and principles of judo, such as mutual respect and making a positive contribution to society.