On completing their A-Levels, 15 students will embark on the trip which has been carefully explored and tailored to teach them valuable life skills such as leadership, communication, team-work, responsibility, money-management and, most importantly, compassion for others. The trip will involve a taxing six day trek after which the students will help to repair and redecorate a large school in the local community and also work with orphans in the area. Each student needs to raise approximately £3,600 to cover the costs of the trip itself as well as all the materials required for the work they plan to do when they arrive. With such a significant amount to be raised in a relatively small window, students have become both unwavering and creative in their efforts.
Teacher and trip organiser, Funmi Adenaike, was keen to stress the importance of the trip: “Taking part in this expedition is the opportunity of a lifetime for many of the students; however, it is not an average school trip and is certainly not a holiday! It is a challenging expedition that will significantly benefit the local community and the team alike.” The students have been busy researching new ways in which to fundraise, and are eager to ensure that the activities are of real benefit to those who donate. “We have done some traditional fundraising; over the weekend we went bag packing which was a great start. But with Christmas fast approaching the students have scheduled much bigger events including a relaxing pampering evening, luxury silent auction, fun quiz night and candlelit carol concert” added Funmi.
Another exciting fundraising idea which students are working on is the ‘Become a friend of All Saints’ project where local businesses are invited to become a friend of the school through sponsorship or by making a donation. In return, sponsors details and an image are included on a special ‘friends’ page on the school’s website. They will also be presented with a school logo highlighting their support and involvement which they can proudly display.
For any local businesses interested in sponsoring a prize for the silent auction or making a cash donation please contact Funmi on fadenaike@all-saints.bardaglea.org.uk or call +44 (0) 208 270 4242 – your support is hugely appreciated.
