As part of their Social Studies lessons, Year 9 took part in the FirstGive initiative, raising funds for a range of charities.
The year group had the opportunity to learn about social issues. Each class then chose a charity that supports the local community, to raise funds for. They had the chance to speak to representatives from these charities, who visited the school, and some classes even visited the charities to learn more about them.
On 9th April, Year 9 hosted the first Pencoed Easter Fayre. The classes set up a range of stalls to raise money for their chosen charity, to tempt Years 7 and 8! There was so much variety on offer, with learners showing off their skills in hardressing, nail art, and face painting! There were also penalty shoot-outs, lucky dips, raffles, and plenty of treats on offer!
Over the course of the day, over £1500 was raised for the following charities:
- Community Furniture Aid Bridgend, supported by 9.1
- Mind Cymru, supported by 9.2
- Bridgend Food Bank, supported by 9.3
- Street Football Wales, supported by 9.4
- Breakthrough T1 Diabetes, supported by 9.5
- Skills Volunteering Cymru, supported by 9.6
- Squirrels Nest, a branch of Men’s Sheds Cymru, supported by 9.7
It was fantastic to see such a range of charitable groups represented, and we are incredibly proud of the divesity, sensitivity, and maturity of the Year 9s. Click the links in the list above to find out more about any of the charities supported.
There’s already plans in place for a similar event next year, and we can’t wait to see where our current Year 8 take the initiative next year!