Parents' mountain of a mission in aid of Cilcain school
The Three Peaks Challenge, taking place on June 20-21, will see the team start at Ben Nevis in Scotland at 4pm, followed by Scafell Pike in the Lake District, and finishing with a final push up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in North Wales - all in one whirlwind day.
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The challenge involves about 13 hours of hiking and 11 hours of driving between peaks - a gruelling test of stamina, teamwork, and determination.
"We're so proud of the parents taking on this challenge for Ysgol Y Foel," said Emma O'Neil, headteacher at Ysgol Y Foel. "Our children love being outdoors, and new play equipment would make such a difference to their school experience. We're incredibly grateful for the support and the fundraising efforts - we'll be cheering them on every step of the way!"
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The fundraising is part of a wider effort by the school's PTA to enhance outdoor learning and play spaces, which are currently in desperate need of improvement.
Hannah Mitchel, chair of Ysgol Y Foel PTA, added: "Outdoor play is so important for children's physical and mental wellbeing. We're blown away by the commitment of these parents - it's a massive undertaking. Every donation, big or small, helps us get closer to making this vision a reality for the children of Ysgol Y Foel."
The team have just six weeks left of training before they take on the challenge. They're hoping for good weather, safe travels - and plenty of snacks!
• To donate to the fundraiser, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4fy5fedx
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