SCHOOL NEWS// CHARITY
C H A R IT Y COMMITTEE
2017-2018
TOTAL RAISED
£7,1 6 5
The Charity Committee began their
fund-raising in November 2017 when
we encouraged the lower school pupils
to take part in the Samaritans Christmas
present appeal, along with Secret Santa
and a Festive jumper day! This year we
asked each house to nominate a charity
that they would support throughout the
year. Hutton House had our national
charity - The Stroke Association,
Wilberforce House our international
charity with Water Aid, Gruggen
House had our environmental/animal
charity - Andrew’s Hedgehog Hospital
and finally Dolman House had our local
charity - St Leonards Hospice, York.
We have ended the year on a high with
our sponsored bi-annual school walk
around the Yorkshire Wolds, organised
by Mr Adam Hall and supported by the
charity team. Our current fund raising
total stands at £7,165
Well done to all the 6th form Team, led
superbly and energetically by Charlotte
Austin, Grace McNamara and Lauren
Robinson who have been exceptional in
their organisation and dedication!
Helen Alexander
I/C Charities
Our main fund-raising Charity Week
was a huge success at the end of March
2018. Gunging, Disney Hero’s day,
Giant Musical Chairs and the popular
5-aside against the staff teams, all proved
to be great hits as well as the popular
Lower and Middle School Fairs. A
special mention to Wilberforce House
who have gone above and beyond with
their fund-raising appeals, with a staff
car wash, open gardens and plant sales.
THE POCKLINGTONIAN
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