High school honoured with award
A high school has been recognised for its students' work within the community.
Tottington High School has been honoured with Shaw Education Trust's Community Engagement Award.
During the academic year, students have been involved in a range of community projects, including the spreading of festive cheer to staff and patients at Fairfield Hospital through the singing of Christmas carols and the delivery of presents.
Students also undertook enrichment activities with residents at Abbeywood Residential Care Home, and donated a range of items to the Porchbox Appeal.
The school played an important part in the dual ecological and historical project to redevelop Whitehead Gardens in Tottington.
Working in partnership with Tottington Civic Pride, a VE Day celebration party for residents was arranged.
Students supported the Tottington Litter Pickers in cleaning up the environment (Image: Supplied)
Students helped to maintain the local environment in conjunction with the Tottington Litter Pickers.
Fundraising also took place for Liv's Trust, a charity set up in memory of former Tottington High School student Olivia Campbell, 15, who tragically lost her life in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017.
Chair of trustees for Shaw Education Trust, Andrew Meehan, thanked all members of the trust.
At Fairfield General Hospital, students sung Christmas carols, delivered Christmas cards and presents, and fundraised for the hospital (Image: Supplied)
Personal development teacher Neil Wilson said: "This award is a testament to the amazing work that our students undertake in the community, and we would like to thank all of our community partners for their continued collaboration and support.
"We look forward to establishing further community partnerships and continuing to support our students to become the changemakers of the future."
More information about Shaw Education Trust is available at https://shaw-education.org.uk/
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