Ormiston Education

Ormiston acaDemies supportinG ChilDren in NeeD

Posted: 29th November 2011

Academies sponsored by Ormiston Trust took part in a number of activities to raise money for Children in Need; from wearing spotty clothes and baking cakes to lining up pennies on the floor.

Generous students and staff donated thousands of pounds and highlights include:

• Samosa sales, chocolate piping, volleyball tournaments and a 'slave for the day' auction took place at George Salter Academy, West Bromwich.

• A readathon (with a ninja librarian), sponsored entries into the national ‘Mathletics’ competition and trail of 4,816 two pence pieces at Ormiston Venture Academy, Great Yarmouth – who are currently 15th in the country in Mathletics.

• A non-uniform day (with many dressed in pyjamas), cake sale and a flash mob dance set the tone at Ormiston Ilkeston Academy in Derbyshire.

• Ormiston Park Academy in Thurrock and Ormiston Bushfield Academy in Peterborough saw spots with students and staff donating money to don spotty outfits.

• A lunchtime show, cake sale and a staff vs. student football match raised money at Ormiston Rivers Academy in Burnham-on-Crouch.

• Ormiston Maritime Academy in Grimsby held a concert and sold tea and cakes to hungry staff and students.

Mrs Dundas Associate Principal of the Ormiston Ilkeston Academy said: ‘It was fantastic to see students and staff participate in such a fun day for a worthwhile charity.  Well done to everyone who took part and helped to raise money.”

Rus Smith, George Salter Academy’s Extended Schools, Community and Sports Development Manager said: “our students are full of great ideas and are brilliant fundraisers. We’re at £560 and counting and really pleased to be able to make a contribution to children in need, supporting children across the country who need our help.”

Kris Griffin Head of Marketing and PR said: “We love to hear about our academy students’ fundraising efforts. There have been so many innovative ideas to raise money for a great cause. Well done to everyone who has taken part.”