For their Community Action Project in Year 12, the three wrote and illustrated a children’s story to sell for charity. Their aim was to raise money to purchase educational materials to fill ‘Bags of Education’ for vulnerable children in Bulgaria. They raised over £1000, after printing costs, and they have now bought exercise books and stationery for 125 bags. 

The book is wonderful, and the three decided to send a copy to Julia Donaldson, who lives locally, but they didn’t expect a personal response. Dr Ross Barrand, Deputy Head - Outreach, is very proud of the students’ achievement: ‘They have done brilliantly to produce such an excellent book, and to use it to support the education of vulnerable children in Eastern Europe - receiving a handwritten postcard from Julia Donaldson is just the icing on the cake!’

 Congratulations to Emily, Olivia, and Megan!