Walkington Primary School today departed from traditional harvest celebrations and supported the nationwide ‘Bake-a-Difference’ campaign organised by Concern Worldwide.
Instead of the usual donation of harvest fruits and vegetables, the children were busy baking buns at home – with a bit of help from Mum!- to help raise money for the charity whose aim is to raise at least £100,000 across the country to help combat the devastation caused by famine in some of the poorest countries.
Concern Worldwide provide supplies, knowledge and support to help local people improve and save their lives.
New Headteacher Chris Bullough explained how the pupils had gained an understanding of the needs of the global community by looking into the issue of famine and poverty in Africa.
The Head also explained how the harvest festival was an opportunity for thanks;
“The whole school was able to say thank you and celebrate what we do have, while also reflecting on others who are less fortunate than ourselves.”
“To hear the pupils talking about the distressing number of children suffering through a lack of even the most basic provisions was very moving.”
Indeed, pupils at the school seemed to have an understanding of the global issue, Leonora Brooks in Year 6 said projects like this “can change the lives of poor people all over world”, while Tom Hope, also in Year 6, added he was “pleased that we can help people while having fun.”
The children certainly enjoyed themselves on day of the cake sale, and with over 230 pupils at the school who all baked cakes there were certainly enough to go around! The children did, however, express some disappointment in being limited to buying two cakes only!
Deputy Head Miss Rachel Sawkins was delighted that the school council had “led the school in supporting an initiative which everyone – from the youngest to the oldest member of the school community – has been able to participate in.”
Reported by Erin Walden
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