The whole school community rallied, coming together to fundraise for Children on the Edge, raising more than £20,000 to support our work with Ukrainian refugees in Moldova and Romania.
In assemblies and form time, pupils discussed the different ways they could help to make a positive difference. They created beautiful sunflower mixed media artworks, drew pictures and wrote letters to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
They also set up a fundraising page, where people could support the school’s fundraising efforts, which they shared with the wider school community.
In March 2022 the school’s Chapel Choir put on a special performance at Boxgrove Priory in Chichester. The children said that they were proud to be singing and helping to make a difference. The choir performed many well known and popular pieces including Handel’s He Shall Feed his Flock and Jonathan Willcocks’ Lord Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace. ⠀
Westbourne House School, Director of Music, Alex Dichmont, said:
“We are delighted the concert raised over £7,000 for Children on the Edge, who will put the money to very good use, assisting Ukrainian refugees in Romania and Moldova. It was wonderful to have a full Priory for our Edinburgh Tour Preview Concert, the children sang brilliantly.”
The incredible fundraising efforts didn’t stop there. During the Easter holidays, one year 3 student set up her own cupcake stall outside her house, selling beautifully decorated cupcakes and refreshments to people passing by. Her efforts raised a fantastic £33.
On 1st May, another group of students, their families and school alumni took part in a 19 mile trek of the South Downs Way. The children aged between 10 - 14 completed the trek in just over 6 hours and raised over £11,300.