Pupil-led Projects
Often, classes and groups of children are inspired to lead on their own fundraising or raising awareness projects within school which are linked to their current learning, or events in the news. This are linked to our learning on how to Build the Kingdom of God through the Catholic Social Teachings.
Y6 BOYS RUN FOR FATHER HUDSON'S: Four of our fantastic Year 6 boys took on a big challenge on March 22nd — running FOUR laps around The Marsh to support Father Hudson’s Caritas. They raised over £700 to support vulnerable individuals and families through the charity’s vital work. Amazing, boys! We are so proud of you!
CAFOD HANDMADE DANCEATHON ACCESSORIES: Mini Vinnies decided to make handmade accessories to sell to the rest of the school to raise additional money for CAFOD during the week of our Danceathon. Well done, Mini Vinnies!
RECYCLING: As a part of our Polar regions topic and Catholic Social Teaching Year 2 have made a video about recycling. Please take a look at how we can protect the Polar regions from climate change. Our pledge is to recycle different materials appropriately in school and at home. Parents and carers, please help us to do this! Thank you for watching from Year 2.
Star Hunt: In December 2023, our House Captains decided that they wanted to raise some further money for our whole school charity, Dougie Mac, by designing and setting up a star hunt around school. This has created a real buzz of competition and raised £50.40! Well done House Captains!
EARTHQUAKE SUPPORT: In February 2023, Year 5 were saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria. They decided to sew some items, which they could sell, in order to raise money. They raised £190. The money has been donated to CAFOD, who are currently using donations to provide shelter, food, water and winter kits to survivors. Thank you to Year 3 and 4, who donated and bought the items. We have many very generous and thoughtful children in our school .
SEA SAVERS: In Spring 2023, a group of Year 4 children were concerned about plastic pollution in the oceans, and started to research how we could help. They planned, organised and led a 'Wear Something Blue' day and bake sale in school, raising £278.65 for the Marine Conservation Society. They were then visited by a Marine Biologist, Courtney French, who talked to them about the difference that their money would make and the work that is being done to protect our seas.
BABY BANK DONATIONS: In February 2023, Year 1 decided that they would like to help babies in the local community. They wrote to Stephanie from the Alice Charity and asked her to come and tell them more about the amazing things that Alice does to help families in our area. They also donated money and baby items to help out others. Thank you to our amazing families for your generosity in supporting this day. We raised a total of £38 and had some beautiful donations as well.
Food Bank Appeal - June 2022: Our amazing Year 4s launched an appeal for the Newcastle Foodbank to help children and families over the Summer Holidays. This resulted in lots of donations to support local people over the Summer break, which were donated to The Alice Pantry. Well done girls!