Bohunt Worthing have kept up their yearly tradition of supporting Turning Tides, a local homelessness charity who help people all year round in the local community.
Y7 and Y9 Students and Food Tech staff made a ‘gingerbread army’ of over 300 biscuits, and over the last two weeks students and staff have also been donating items such as tins, Christmas Puddings and mince pies, collecting in excess of 750 individual items. The gingerbread men and other food items were taken to a very grateful charity on the 10th and 15th December, to be used to create hampers at a very difficult time of year for some. Finally, our annual Christmas Jumper Day, also on the 15th raised £332 for the charity to support their work.
Tom Pearson, Whole School Disadvantaged Lead, said: “I am so proud of this yearly collection tradition that has begun since the school opened in 2015. The effort students have put in to donating items and supporting with our gingerbread army we hope will brighten up the days of clients who use Turning Tides’ services over the busy Christmas period.”
Adam Whitehead, Headteacher, said: “Christmas is a time to celebrate kindness and show those around us that we care. We know that for some Christmas can be a time of hardship, which is why acts of kindness and charity matter, more than ever. At Bohunt Worthing, there is a very strong, pupil-led approach to fundraising and we take part in many different forms of collections throughout the year. It is also important for our pupils to recognise that charity is not just about giving money. Through the Turning Tides collection, this is one of the many fantastic ways our students epitomise our game-changer philosophy, becoming active members of their community who positively seek to help and support others.”
Y8 students Caleb, Tegan and Eddie display the generous donations collected over the last two weeks.
The gingerbread army – students made 350 biscuits
The gingerbread biscuits with Chris at Turning Tides distribution centre.
