At the end of 2025, Sam and Ola, students from Everton Football College, took part in a Turing Scheme training placement in Jamaica with Everything is Possible. Hosted in Kingston, their project took place at Hope Valley Experimental School, where they supported school activities, worked alongside teachers and engaged closely with students through sport and physical education.
From the very beginning, Sam and Ola were welcomed into the school community. After introducing themselves to the pupils, they quickly became involved in PE lessons and helped organise after-school football sessions. These activities provided a positive and inclusive space for students, while allowing Sam and Ola to share their passion for sport and teamwork in a new cultural context.
Their placement was not without challenges. Shortly after their arrival, a hurricane affected the area, leading to temporary school closures. Throughout this period, Sam and Ola showed adaptability, patience and resilience. Once the school reopened, they were able to resume their activities and continue building strong connections with students and staff.
Over the course of their placement, both participants developed valuable personal and professional skills. Working in an unfamiliar environment helped them gain confidence, improve communication skills and better understand the importance of flexibility when working abroad. The experience also deepened their awareness of different education systems and the role sport can play in supporting young people’s development.
Now back in the United Kingdom, Sam and Ola look back on their time in Jamaica as a highly rewarding experience. To share their reflections, Everything is Possible is publishing two short testimonial videos. In these videos, Sam and Ola speak in their own words about what they did during the project, what they learned, and how the experience has shaped their outlook for the future.
The project was co-funded by the Turing Scheme programme of the UK government, with the support of Everton Football College, 138 Student Living Jamaica and Hope Valley Experimental School.
