Bryanston School raises £20,000 for various causes
Bryanston School's A2 Charities Weekend raised £20,000 for various causes.
The event, organised by pupils and staff, supported Great Ormond Street Hospital, Child Action Lanka, Ayati and DBA Africa.
The school community enjoyed a range of activities, including a dance show, a hockey match, a dog show and a fashion show.
One of the highlights was the "My Voice, My Story" performance, a collaboration between Bryanston's sixth form pupils and peers from the Gill Sherlock Memorial School in Uganda.
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The funds from this will help purchase performing arts equipment for the Ugandan school.
More than £14,000 was raised from a silent auction.
Hannah Fearnley, head of charities and outreach, said: "This was a very special weekend, once again highlighting the community spirit and compassion at the heart of a Bryanston education.
"There was such a buzz across the campus with so many activities raising money for great causes.
"We're enormously grateful for everyone's support."
The weekend also featured hamper sales and T-shirt stands, with two upper sixth pupils showcasing their own designs.
Ayati, Child Action Lanka and Great Ormond Street Hospital are charities aiding children in various capacities, while DBA Africa focuses on youth sport academies and development.
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