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alt_sinistraDear students -
I am delighted to announce an exciting new opportunity. The Ministry and other members of our Lord Protector's government have decided that - as important as Hogwarts is - that some areas of learning are getting less attention than we might like.
To that end, Auror Lestrange and others have put together a programme called the Young Protectors' League. This new, optional programme is being developed to help students explore different possible paths in our Lord Protector's service, to try out different skills than those found in the classroom, and to interact with each other outside of the boundary of term time. The committee in charge have chosen me to lead it, and to oversee the day to day interactions here at Hogwarts, as well as some summer opportunities. (They will continue to provide some overall direction and suggestions for activities.)
Obviously, this is a new programme, and we will all be learning together how to make it work. For right now, there are several things you should know.
1) We expect to offer a camping trip for all interested first-years during the summer.
This trip will focus on learning about the returning magical ecology since our Lord Protector took office, and will give participants a chance to practise skills, learn some rarely taught charms, and socialise with others in the programme.
There is no cost, and arrangements will be made for transportation as needed. Those of you who stay with guardians over the summer are particularly encouraged to participate, and a letter to that effect has already been sent to them. Please consult with your parents or guardians for permission and sign up on my door as soon as possible to ensure your place.
2) In order to make our plans work, we will need some help from our older students.
If you are currently in fourth through seventh years, and you are interested in being considered, please make an appointment to see me. You can expect to discuss your background, your previous experiences guiding younger students, and your experience with camping - or any charms or other skills that might apply. Prefects are especially encouraged to apply.
Those chosen will receive a small stipend, and will of course have an excellent chance to develop connections and skills that should stand them in good stead in the careers of their choice.
3) Beginning next school year, there will be regular meetings of the YPL at Hogwarts.
These meetings will be open to all years (again, I hope for a core of senior students to help make arrangements and keep order). We hope for guest speakers from the Ministry, including Aurors, and representatives from St Mungo's, as well as some other enjoyable experiences.
We expect that regular participants will earn some additional freedoms through a display of attention and merit (such as an extra Hogsmeade weekend, a late curfew on some nights, or special treats).
If you have any questions about any of this information, please make an appointment to come see me on my office door. I look forward to talking to all of those interested, and planning a fantastic adventure this summer.
I am delighted to announce an exciting new opportunity. The Ministry and other members of our Lord Protector's government have decided that - as important as Hogwarts is - that some areas of learning are getting less attention than we might like.
To that end, Auror Lestrange and others have put together a programme called the Young Protectors' League. This new, optional programme is being developed to help students explore different possible paths in our Lord Protector's service, to try out different skills than those found in the classroom, and to interact with each other outside of the boundary of term time. The committee in charge have chosen me to lead it, and to oversee the day to day interactions here at Hogwarts, as well as some summer opportunities. (They will continue to provide some overall direction and suggestions for activities.)
Obviously, this is a new programme, and we will all be learning together how to make it work. For right now, there are several things you should know.
1) We expect to offer a camping trip for all interested first-years during the summer.
This trip will focus on learning about the returning magical ecology since our Lord Protector took office, and will give participants a chance to practise skills, learn some rarely taught charms, and socialise with others in the programme.
There is no cost, and arrangements will be made for transportation as needed. Those of you who stay with guardians over the summer are particularly encouraged to participate, and a letter to that effect has already been sent to them. Please consult with your parents or guardians for permission and sign up on my door as soon as possible to ensure your place.
2) In order to make our plans work, we will need some help from our older students.
If you are currently in fourth through seventh years, and you are interested in being considered, please make an appointment to see me. You can expect to discuss your background, your previous experiences guiding younger students, and your experience with camping - or any charms or other skills that might apply. Prefects are especially encouraged to apply.
Those chosen will receive a small stipend, and will of course have an excellent chance to develop connections and skills that should stand them in good stead in the careers of their choice.
3) Beginning next school year, there will be regular meetings of the YPL at Hogwarts.
These meetings will be open to all years (again, I hope for a core of senior students to help make arrangements and keep order). We hope for guest speakers from the Ministry, including Aurors, and representatives from St Mungo's, as well as some other enjoyable experiences.
We expect that regular participants will earn some additional freedoms through a display of attention and merit (such as an extra Hogsmeade weekend, a late curfew on some nights, or special treats).
If you have any questions about any of this information, please make an appointment to come see me on my office door. I look forward to talking to all of those interested, and planning a fantastic adventure this summer.
