Pupils make a splash for sunshine week
At Brindishe Green last week, we took part in the launch of ‘Sunshine Week’. We were the first school to ever work with the ‘Variety Club – Children’s Charity’ to raise much needed funds for children who are disadvantaged or disabled.
At Brindishe Green last week, we took part in the launch of ‘Sunshine Week’. We were the first school to ever work with the ‘Variety Club – Children’s Charity’ to raise much needed funds for children who are disadvantaged or disabled.
We were thrilled to use our 'Make a Splash' swimming pool, which we share with our local community and schools, to complete a very special challenge.
Pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 took part in a sponsored ‘walk the length of the English Channel’ in our ‘Make A Splash’ swimming pool over the course of the week. Children used their swimming classes to reach their target and there was a big team effort to raise money and awareness of Sunshine Week. Year 2 started the challenge first thing on Monday morning in groups of 15. They each swam 4 lengths of the pool. This was a tough challenge, and for small children, many of whom are just learning how to swim, this was a real accomplishment.
On Friday, 23rd September, we also had a ‘Sunshine Day’ where every child wore brightly coloured clothes to school to spread a little sunshine and raise a further 50p each for charity!
We are really proud of the children at Brindishe Green for completing their challenge and raising so much money for such a deserving charity. Well done everyone!