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01-06-2025
- Lifestyle
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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
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
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'What a fantastic event': Residents treated to VE Day 80th anniversary party
Students helped to arrange a memorable VE Day event at a church. Tottington High School pupils worked with Tottington Civic Pride to put on a "celebration extravaganza" at St John's Church to mark the 80th anniversary of the Second World War event. More than 100 residents attended and were treated to afternoon tea, which was served by the Laurel Street school students. They were entertained by a musician who performed a range of songs from the 1940s era synonymous with the wartime era and took part in a WW2 based quiz. One resident said: 'What a fantastic event this has been, to see people from all age groups coming together to commemorate the 80th VE Day anniversary is incredible. "The students are a huge credit to the school, and we are so grateful for them for facilitating such a lovely event.' READ NEXT > 'I felt a whirlwind of emotions': Bury man's memories 80 years on from historic event READ NEXT > Man creates VE Day display at veteran father's house - including miltary bikes Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts Personal development teacher Neil Wilson said: 'I am immensely proud of the students for their fantastic effort with helping to arrange the 80th VE Day anniversary celebration. "As educators it is important that we provide a range of opportunities for young people to make positive contributions to their local community. ' The school embraced VE Day with bunting and banners adorning its entrance and canteen. Traditional scones with cream and jam were served at lunchtime and a range of VE Day related tutor-time activities took place. Key Stage Three students participated in the national VE-Mail scheme. The VE-Mail initiative provided an opportunity for students to receive a bespoke letter from former American VE Day veteran, Colonel Joseph Peterburs, 100, who was stationed at Kings Cliffe Airfield near Peterborough in 1944. Col Peterburs wrote a heartfelt account of his time during the war and shared his memories of VE Day. Students have been "enthralled" with the opportunity to learn about Col Peterburs' accounts and have written replies to him to thank him for his letter and also to ask more questions about VE Day and the war.
