by Mr Logie, Publicity Coordinator
At this time of year we are reminded of the words of Jesus: “sell all that you possess and distribute it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” [Luke 18:22] Christmas truly is the time of giving, and this spirit has already been born out over the past term, with students participating in numerous charity events, raising huge sums of money. Highlights include the Sixth Form Pink Day (£993.71), Show Racism The Red Card Day (£1015.23) and Children In Need 2018 (£1406.00).
Writing about Pink Day, Najiya Ali, Year 13 Charities Committee Member, commented that “it was spectacular to see how many students, teachers and staff got involved for such an important event; it was brilliant to see the incredible effort put into wearing pink, shown by the array of excellent outfits on display.”
Angela Pascua, Year 11 Human Rights Ambassador, was involved in running assemblies to each year group on the significance of the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ day. Through these assemblies “we discussed the meaning of racism and the importance of supporting attempts to stamp it out. In PSE, we reiterated the message of our assemblies and emphasised the point of wearing red on Friday 19th October. We did this to visually illustrate our solidarity with the cause and to raise money for this important charity.”
Children in Need Day was another excellent day across the school, culminating in a spectacular concert on the evening of Friday 16th November, organised by the BTEC Performing Arts group. Charlotte Devine, Year 10 Music student, said the evening “was a fantastic experience for us to have the guidance from experts and the use of some of their equipment. Many thanks to students, staff and parents who attended and supported our event, and for helping us to raise so much money.”
As well as money, the school has already donated over 200 advent calendars to the Bay Food Bank, and will follow this up with large food donations to the Bay Food Bank and the Salvation Army nearer Christmas, organised by Mr Clifford and 12R. Additionally, throughout the season of Advent, students will continue to raise money for their chosen form charities.
A very Merry Christmas to everyone, we wish you all health and happiness at this festive season.