On Saturday night a group of intrepid pupils from years 7-10, along with Mr Shetzer, Mrs Irwin and Mr Turner, slept out in the Dacre courtyard to raise funds and awareness for Ace of Clubs, a local charity that supports homeless people.
With only cardboard boxes and sleeping bags as protection against the elements, the evening began with a discussion lead by our charity and outreach prefect on the reasons for homelessness and the actions that individuals can take to support those who find themselves in such circumstances. This was followed by marshmallows over a fire, games of Uno and football before the rain arrived and encouraged us to ‘bed’ down for the night. Aside from some visits from local wildlife, the aforementioned rain and the snoring of the deputy head, everyone involved managed to get some sleep!
Mr Turner (Deputy Head: Co-curricular, Partnerships and Admissions)