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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
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School pupils raise more than £11,500 for homelessness charity
Pupils at a school have raised more than £11,500 for a homelessness charity. Bryanston School, in Blandford, raised the funds for YMCA Bournemouth through various student-led initiatives. These included the annual Whole School Walk and a Sleep Out event. The fundraising initiative commenced on Sunday, April 27, with the Whole School Walk, a 10km route through the school's woodland and Dorset countryside. This traditional event united pupils, staff, Old Bryanstonians and families in a community spirited effort. A Year 12 pupil encouraged classmates to run the course for sponsorship, raising more than £5,600. READ MORE: Ringwood Waldorf School given funding to teach about safety Bryanston pupils sleep out (Image: Bryanston School) More than 100 pupils took part in the A3 Sleep Out on Friday, May 2, spending the night on the school's astroturf in cardboard shelters. This is the fourth year that Bryanston has participated in the YMCA initiative. Hannah Fearnley, head of charities and outreach, said: "A sense of community is at the heart of a Bryanston education and this project has had a huge impact on our pupils. "They have raised awareness about homelessness in young people of their own age and have made great efforts to raise money to provide homes for those in need." YMCA Bournemouth chief executive, Gareth Sherwood, contacted the school to congratulate them on their record-breaking effort.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
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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. READ MORE: Parkstone Grammar School netball team wins national final 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.
