Highfield Prep School digs deep for local charities
Pupils and parents at Highfield Prep School have raised over £4,000 in just a few weeks for local and national charities.
The youngsters donned odd socks as part of World Down Syndrome Day and took part in the national reading scheme ‘Read for Good’.
They raised £342 for the Odd Sock appeal, £580 for Macmillan, and an incredible £1,260 for their ‘readathon’ which was supported by older pupils from Harrogate Ladies’ College.
Highfield Prep School digs deep for local charities
Since Christmas they have also raised £570 for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund and a further £1,374 for Bombo, their partner school in Uganda.
Head Teacher, Mr James Savile said the amount raised since January was amazing even by Highfield’s generous standards.
“The children always enjoy special events and participating in different activities such as Odd Socks Day, and you’re never too young to learn about the importance of philanthropy and helping others.
“Our pupils and parents have always had very big hearts and this term they have come together with such enthusiasm and kindness. Some of our parents have a personal involvement with the fundraising initiatives and others like to help and support the school wherever possible.”
Highfield Prep School was named as the top school in the country for the ‘Lend With Care’ scheme which is a microfinance organisation helping entrepreneurs in the developing world.
Two years ago, Highfield won the TES award for ‘Community Initiative of the Year’.