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SPIRIT OF GIVING
night of festive celebrations. Our pupils
combined total of £3,202.
have also been involved in working with
In a further display of community spirit,
local residents, this year with the notable
our Year 8 pupils demonstrated their
addition of a dog walking service, a new
youthful ingenuity as they took the reins to
element added to our DofE volunteering
organise the charity summer fair, raising
programme. The ever-popular
money for our partner school in Sierra
Wednesday Phab Club also continues
Leone, the Rogbonko Village School.
to grow in popularity with our young
The event buzzed with excitement as our
people, with pupils taking great pride
enterprising young minds showcased
in their active involvement with the club
their talents with a unique blend of
and demonstrating their commitment to
fundraising stalls including face painting,
fostering inclusivity and community spirit.
soap football, bubble wrestling, pie
College pupils never fail to create a warm
throwing and more. This charity summer
and welcoming environment for club
fair was not only a showcase of innovation
members, o昀昀ering friendship, support,
and creativity but also a testament to
and engaging activities that promote
the compassion of our pupils. It was a
social interaction and personal growth.
day 昀椀lled with fun, laughter, and heart-
A testament to how the College values
warming support for a charity the College
kindness within our community, our Phab
has now been supporting for over 20
Club members also bene昀椀t from forging
years. Everyone had a brilliant time with
meaningful connections with individuals of
just over £900 raised.
all abilities and backgrounds.
The year has also seen a continued focus
At the start of June, it was wonderful
on the College supporting our local
to be able to host Hour Community’s
community. Pupils volunteered to help
‘Sunday Afternoon Tea’ at the College.
Framlingham Town Council with the
Hour Community is a brilliant local charity
running of the popular ‘Christmas on the
which helps residents of Framlingham and
Hill’ event, in which many members of
surrounding areas with essential support,
the town and beyond come to enjoy a
such as transport, home assistance,
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