Celebrating Children in Need and Anti-Bullying Week Across Our Schools

This week, our Leicester, Leicestershire and Derbyshire schools had fun engaging in both Anti-Bullying Week and Children in Need, significant and popular occasions in the school calendar. 

Here’s the round up: 

 

Beauchamp College, Oadby 

Beauchamp College kicked off the week with a splash of colour for Anti-Bullying Week, where Mr Butcher, Mrs De Souza, Mrs King and a host of other teachers swapped their usual formal wear for eye-catching fluorescent socks. This playful initiative highlighted the importance of inclusivity and celebrated individuality. 

On Friday, the school transformed into a carnival of joy for Children in Need. The hall buzzed with excitement as students enjoyed carnival-style games, including basketball, tin-can alley, and pin the nose on Pudsey. A talented sixth-form band also delivered an energetic musical performance. 

The excitement reached new heights with a visit from a BBC film crew, who captured the spirit of the day and interviewed students about the value of supporting this wonderful cause. 

In total, the school raised £2229.03.

 

Humphrey Perkins, Barrow upon Soar 

As proud holders of the Gold Beyond Bullying Award (2024-27) – the only secondary school in Leicestershire to achieve this accolade – Humphrey Perkins used Anti-Bullying Week to showcase why they are leaders in fostering kindness and respect. 

Over the week, Students embarked on a thrilling treasure hunt; but instead of searching for gold, they were aiming to track down one of 250 chocolate bars which had been hidden around the school. Each chocolate was wrapped in Anti-Bullying Week branding, and lucky finders also received a postcard featuring messages of kindness; oh, and they got to keep the chocolate bar too! 

Adding to the week’s achievements, Associate Principal Della Bartram penned an article for TES Magazine, sharing the school’s innovative strategies to combat bullying - a true inspiration for others in education. 

 

Martin High School, Anstey 

For Anti-Bullying Week, learners engaged magnificently in lessons from our Trust-wide Personal Development Curriculum, where they learnt about respect and the importance understanding each other’s unique identities. 

Learners also created their own heartfelt anti-bullying pledges, which were displayed in the front office, reminding visitors that Martin High is welcoming environment where differences are celebrated 

 

Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College, Knighton 

Students at Sir Jonathan North certainly got into the ‘Friday feeling.’ In return for a contribution to Pudsey and co, they were permitted to leave their uniforms at home and instead arrived at school rocking their own threads! 

 

Brocks Hill Primary School, Oadby 

The halls, corridors and classrooms at Brocks Hill were alive with the sound of poetry on Friday 15th November, as staff and pupils took part in read-a-thon, reciting the works of Julia Donaldson  

Every hour, on the hour, the school erupted into a crescendo, making noise to support Children in Need - a joyful reminder of the power of collective action. 

 

Hallam Fields Primary School, Birstall 

Hallam Fields was awash with yellow as pupils arrived at school in a manner of Pudsey-inspired outfits. From cheerful yellow onesies and pyjamas to bright t-shirts and the classic Pudsey ears, the school was a veritable sunshine, with pupils radiating joy and enthusiasm.  

 

Additionally, over £2,000 was raised collectively by The Newbridge School in Coalville, Mercia Academy in Swadlincote and Humphrey Perkins School in Barrow upon Soar.

 

From socks to pledges, chocolate bars to poetry, our schools have once again shown the importance of combining fun and learning. These initiatives not only raised awareness for crucial causes, but also promoted crucial values that our pupils will carry forward with them.