St John’s College children raise £2,000 for Hope and Homes for Children

Date: 09.11.09 School pupils rise to the challenge in the name of charity St John’s College children raise £2,000 for Hope and Homes for Children Pupils from the junior school of St John’s College in Southsea have raised over £2,000 for international charity Hope and Homes for Children, during their annual Challenge Event. Teams of boys and girls aged between 4 and 11 were challenged by teachers to complete a set of practical and educational tasks during a busy and fun morning of activities. Each pupil was sponsored to complete as many of the challenges as possible and were encouraged to work with others to achieve success. Tony Shrubsall, Head of the St John’s College Junior School said: “The whole event worked really well, the pupils had fun whilst learning, with older pupils supporting their younger team mates. We’re delighted with the final total raised for Hopes and Homes for Children which we will be supporting throughout the year.” He added: “The charity’s latest campaign is to encourage children across the UK to unleash their potential and use their talents to raise money to help vulnerable children in Africa, Eastern and Central Europe. The charity works with children, their families and communities to ensure that children grow up in an environment where they have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.” St John’s College has supported the charity before and have already planned a series of events for the remainder of the school year including a spring concert and an X Factor style talent show. -Ends- Word Count: 253 St John’s College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children aged two to eighteen situated in the heart of Southsea. Founded as a boy’s school in 1908, the college now attracts over 700 pupils and students to its nursery, lower & upper school and sixth form. The college’s ethos is inspired by the teachings of St John Baptist de la Salle, the patron saint of teachers. It provides an academic education within a Christian environment, but welcomes boys and girls of all faiths and beliefs. St John’s’ aim is to assist the transition from childhood to independent and socially responsible adulthood, within a caring Christian context in keeping with the ideals of their Lasallian foundation. High standards are set by the college through its programme of investing in pupils, staff and facilities. An exciting variety of extra-curricular activities are on offer, along with academic and emotional support to ensure students feel secure and stable at the college. Visit their website for further details: www.stjohnscollege.co.uk For further editorial information about St John’s College please contact George Roberts at LCM PR and Marketing on 0845 345 6969 or email george@lcm.co.uk