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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

“It’s such a fantastic day “That first year couldn’t have worked out It’s this level of community involvement
– we always leave each better. The pupils were very attentive, that makes the event so memorable – not
escorting their visitors around the
just for the pupils, but for their visitors. “My
year looking forward to campus and introducing them to club has been fortunate to attend every
the next.” activities that many had never had the year”, says Pat. “Some of our members look
opportunity to try before. I remember out for the student who guided them
that the climbing wall and the archery before so they can catch up.”
Each year at Millfield our pupils host a were runaway favourites.”
day dedicated to Mencap – a charity Nearly 700 pupils are involved in the
that supports adults and children with No other school works with the charity hosting of Mencap Day every year – just
learning disabilities. On the day we in this way – but that’s not the only thing one example of the many charity and
welcome up to 1,000 Mencap members that makes the day truly special. community service events that Millfield
from across the south, who visit our Everything is planned and managed by the pupils can be part of and benefit from.
campus and enjoy a huge range of pupils themselves. Sixth Form students
activities, from music, dancing and face guide Mencap members and their helpers
painting to archery and tug of war.
around the campus, and Year 9 and 10
pupils run most of the activities.
Pat Jewell, who has worked with her local
Mencap club for many years, has been
part of this event ever since it began
back in 1988.