Photo: Harriet, Tania, Zahra and Emily representing BDCPS

Miss Dawson, Biology Teacher (CAS & Service Coordinator)

During the Autumn Term, Year 10 have been taking part in an advocacy programme called Giving Forward, teaching them the important role advocacy can play in supporting a chosen cause.  

After the internal heats, six teams were selected to go through to the final – BDCPS, BRASS, Al’s Pals, SMART!, Bedford Women’s Centre and the King’s Arms Project.

The final was held on 1st December. The judges, Mrs Gibson, Headmistress and Lucy Bardner, Community Programmes Director at the Harpur Trust, had a very difficult decision as all of the groups showed great knowledge and passion in advocating for their chosen charity. After much discussion and deliberation, the judges awarded the £1000 grant money to Tania Chatterjee, Zahra Pirmohamed, Harriet Whitbread and Emily Dyall, for their chosen charity of BDCPS. They had an excellent understanding of the charity and condition, and used the information from the charity to produce a creative and persuasive presentation. The teams representing Bedford Women’s Centre and Al’s Pals were each awarded £250 for their charities. 

While the other groups were disappointed not to have won money for their charity, it is equally as important that they have raised awareness of their charity and social issues in our community.

Thank you to all of the charities who gave their time to support our students and to the students who worked with passion and determination.