Children In Need 2024: A Week of Fundraising and Fun at Ridgeway Secondary School…
This year, Ridgeway Secondary proudly took part in the national Children In Need appeal, bringing our school community together to support this incredibly worthy cause. Throughout the week, we hosted a series of fun activities and fundraising events, raising over £1,000 to help children and young people across the UK who are facing disadvantages.
A Week of Activities
The Children In Need fundraising week was packed with exciting events, from creative sessions to friendly challenges, all designed to raise vital funds for the charity.
Key Ring Making with the DT Department
Our Design and Technology department got crafty with a special key ring making session for students. Participants had the chance to design and create their very own personalised key rings, with all proceeds from the session going straight to Children In Need. Students enjoyed getting creative while making something they could take home, all while supporting a great cause.
The ‘Soak SLT’ Voting Challenge
One of the highlights of the week was the much-anticipated Soak SLT event. Students voted with their donations on which member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) they’d like to see drenched in water! The votes were cast with enthusiasm, and the result was a fun-filled event where our SLT members braved the soaking with good spirits, all in the name of charity. Final voting ensured that Mr Worton was the (un)lucky member of SLT that got absolutely drenched!!
Non-Uniform Day
We also held a Non-Uniform Day, where students and staff had the opportunity to swap their school uniforms for something a bit more relaxed, in exchange for a donation to Children In Need. It was fantastic to see everyone come together and support the cause in such a fun way.
About Children In Need
Children In Need is the BBC’s annual charity appeal, dedicated to supporting children and young people across the UK who are facing a range of challenges, including poverty, disability, and illness. The money raised by Children In Need helps fund projects that improve the lives of these children, providing them with the support they need to build brighter futures.
Our Impact
Thanks to the generosity of students, staff, and the wider school community, we are delighted to announce that we raised over £1,000 for Children In Need this year. Every penny will go towards helping children across the UK access opportunities, care, and support that can change their lives.
We are incredibly proud of how our school came together to support this important cause. Thank you to everyone who took part in the events, donated, and showed such enthusiasm for making a difference. We look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts in the future!
Together, we’ve made a real difference – and that’s something to be proud of!
