Photo: Amelia, Shazmin, Holly and Martha representing Harry’s Rainbow

Mrs Arrowsmith (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 – Curry Kitchen, Harry’s Rainbow, Camphill Community MK, Bosom Pals, Curly Tails and BRASS.  

The final was held on Tuesday 29th November, the judges, Mrs Gibson, Headmistress, Lucy Bardner, Community Programmes Director at the Harpur Trust, Michaela Martindale, CEO at FACES, Mrs Arrowsmith and Kimya Ghods, BGS Service Captain 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 Holly Blewitt, Martha Barnes, Shazmin Ahamed-Rijal and Amelia Bayly, for their chosen charity, Harry’s Rainbow. They had an excellent understanding of the charity and its work, and used the information from the charity to produce a creative and persuasive presentation. The team representing Curry Kitchen was awarded £250 for their charity. 

While the other groups were disappointed not to have won money for their charity, it is equally 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.