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T H E S E C O N D A RY N E W S L E T T E R Secondar y News from the Pupils and Teachers of King’s College, Alicante
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Head of Secondary Message With Christmas just around the corner the school is starting to look very festive with decorations being put up in almost every classroom and everybody full of Christmas cheer. Preparations are taking place for the annual Christmas Concert and the Sixth Form Committee continue to work tirelessly to organise the Christmas Fayre, which will be attended by our Primary and Secondary pupils and is eagerly awaited by all. Apart from participating in our own celebrations however, it is important at this time of year to reflect on those people, both in our local community and further afield, who may not be as fortunate as we are. It is also an excellent opportunity for our children to
develop a greater understanding of the needs of other people in the world and the privileged position in which we all find ourselves. I am always very proud of how willingly our school community supports others and it is humbling to see our students eagerly running cake sales, collecting food and toys and wanting to give back to those in need. Each year we support the Associación Humanitaria with our Giving Tree and this year is no exception. This charity helps local families and the toys or clothes you donate make sure that children who may not otherwise get a Christmas present this year, have something to open over the festive period; but the challenging economic situation has affected more people than
ever with some struggling even to provide their own families with food. It is with this in mind that we have also decided to support the Caritas Kilo appeal and are requesting food donations as well or instead of the toys and clothes you so kindly send in. Together we can make a difference to people’s lives this Christmas and I thank you in advance for your continuing support. .
Mr. Wicks Head of Secondary School Pag e 1