NHEHS CHARITY NEWSLETTER

Date: 1st October 2021

Sta Macmillan Coee Morning

On Friday 24th of November, we held the annual fundraising Macmillan coee morning in the staroom. The Macmillan coee morning is renowned to be the world’s biggest coee event organised to raise money and awareness for cancer and people living through cancer. The event dates back to the 1990s and combines people’s passion for socializing over a cup of coee with solidarity.

Mrs Critcher was our perfect host and, in her own words, she describes the event as:

“All day, there was a delicious array of treats for sta to enjoy, including a homemade Caecilius the Caterpillar cake (not a Colin or a Cuthbert in sight)”. The total raised was a fantastic £225.69”

A fantastic success indeed, well done to the NHEHS sta!

Toys for Refugees

Following the news of the recapture of Ka moved by the massive number of refugee wanted to do something to help.

We have been collecting toys for the 62 r Heathrow. Each form was allocated 2-3 children, and asked to bring in a collection of age-appropriate toys, stationary and books, and a bag for each child to carry their gifts in.

The children were absolutely thrilled and time for their first day at school.

Wear Red or Green Day

On the 17th of September, senior school students wore one red/green (the colours on the Afghan flag) item of clothing/hair accessory alongside their school uniform for a £1 donation. We raised around £450 which will all go to the Ealing branch of Care4Calais who will buy clothing for both adults & children living in local hostels.

Year 11 Charity Events

Year 11 are supporting Anti-Slavery International as their chosen charity.

Leena Flade, a Year 11 charity rep told us why they chose this charity:

“Anti-Slavery International is the charity that Year 11 has chosen to support this year. For over 180 years, they have been working to end slavery, making them the world's oldest human rights organisation. They have roots in the first abolition movement that ended the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. They are at the front line of modern slavery and are currently working with 40 local partner organisations and communities in over 20 countries, directly supporting more than 115,200 people aected by slavery to claim their rights and take control of their lives. They currently have projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe, including the UK. The work that this charity does is extremely important, and they manage to make incredible change, which is why we have decided to support them through various charity events this month.”

Harvest Hampers

Deadline - 7th October

Harvest is fast approaching! Start thinking about what your form will bring in and how you will make your hamper look the best! All hampers are donated to the Ealing Food Bank.

There will be prizes for the forms with the best presented hamper and most amount of food collected.

This year, we are hoping to make a record donation to Ealing Food Bank.

Ealing Wildlife Group

Under 16s are welcome to come along and help at any of our volunteer days at Costons Lane Nature Reserve on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Check their events page for more exciting volunteer opportunities!

Ealing Half-Marathon - in support of the Log Cabin Charity

We have currently raised just over £4500 in s runners (9 members of sta and 30 parents) in the Ealing half-marathon (September 26th). All money raised will go to our designated local charity, The Log Cabin. The Log Cabin is a Northfields-based charity who help children with disabilities and additional needs and provide a place where these children can socialise, grow and have fun alongside their mainstream peers.

Both the Junior and Senior school also raised money by dressing in sportswear on the 24th of September. The Just Giving page is still open if you’d like to donate in support of our runners and the Log Cabin , please see our Just Giving page

Pond project

I hope you have all noticed and apprec pond area over the summer. A group of committed Y12 students have spent the last two years planning and designing this area to be enjoyed by the whole school community. The pond is reaching its finishing stages and will soon be ready for the planting to begin.

Before After

Year 7 artwork

Last term Year 7 art club members produced fantastic artwork to be enjoyed by the residents of St David’s care home and Ealing Age Uk. Both centres were thrilled that our students had been thinking of their clients and are looking forward to displaying the artwork.

Donate to your local food bank

The boroughs around London are in need of dierent products, so if you would like to donate something, please check the following information relevant to you:

EALING FOOD BANK

Main location- HANWELL, W7 3BA (St Mellitus Church), Wednesday (10:00 - 16:00)

Please check this website for specific products in need and more locations for food donations: https://ealing.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/

KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOOD BANK

Main location - NOTTING HILL METHODIST CHURCH, W11 4AH, THURSDAY (10:30AM-2PM)

Please check this website for specific products in need and more locations for food donations: https://kensingtonchelsea.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/