Photo: 2019 winning group representing CHUMS

Miss Dawson, Biology Teacher (CAS & Service Coordinator)

During the Autumn Term, Year 10 have been taking part in an advocacy programme called Giving Forward. Over a number of sessions, the girls discussed social issues, and then in small groups they chose one they felt passionate about and a local charity that would help address that issue. During the October half term break, the groups visited their chosen charity, met the staff and volunteers and spoke to members of the public who used the charity.

On their return to school, they put together a five-minute presentation, including a video, to show what their charity did and why they deserved to win the £1000 grant on offer.

After the internal finals, six teams have been selected to go through to the final on Wednesday 1st December, where they will present to a panel of judges from the school and local community in order to win one of three grants (£1000, 2 x £250) for their charity. These teams are representing BDCPS, BRASS, Al’s Pals, SMART!, Bedford Women’s Centre and the King’s Arms Project.