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Headmaster’s service to otHers cHallenge
During the pandemic, staff, pupils and families offered support to the NHS in a variety of different ways. Wargrave housed vulnerable pupils and key workers, while others acted as NHS volunteers, produced equipment and raised money for the NHS and other associated causes.
Year 11 Jessie Tarrant, one of many who made Matt Clover (pictured) and Colin Good produced some Face shields ready to be assembled. Shane O’Callaghan and Sophie face coverings 300 face shields for the NHS Stephenson prepared over 800 at home
Textiles Department created training film and some 200 face coverings were made
Goggles ready to be delivered from the science lab to Eastbourne District General Hospital. Additional pairs went to a GP in Kent, and to a surgeon in Cambridge
The Day House Around the World Challenge saw staff, pupils and their families contribute with their daily exercise while raising money for NHS Charities Together. The houses cycled, ran or walked to see who could travel the 40,075km around the world fastest
School House raised money for Advance, a charity which supports victims of domestic abuse. Mel Griffiths took orders for cakes, Fiona Swann in America also baked cakes while Sarah Gordon did a sponsored swim to the pier and back
Wargrave matron Paula Thorpe produced hand-sewn laundry bags and headbands with extenders for the nursing team at a local mental health ward
The girls of Nugent House (and tutors, pets, family members, spouses and partners) notched up the miles as they attempted collectively to cycle, run or
walk 25,000
miles around the equator
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