Secondary school’s fundraising efforts generates £2000 for Hope House

Secondary school students in Wrexham have raised thousands of pounds of charity after organising and participating in a series of fundraising activities.

Over the past 12 months Ysgol Rhiwabon students have used their creativity and entrepreneurial skills from the Skills Challenge Certificate as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification to raise funds for Hope House Hospice.

Last year students ran the annual Christmas Fair offering presents decorations and treats to students, staff and visitors from the local community.

Highlights included homemade cakes, original games and knitted products all created by the students themselves.

Younger students also participated in fundraising efforts using their musical talents to entertain local residents in a carol concert held at the local chapel.

Throughout the year non uniform days, cake sales and other events were held to swell the charity fund.

On Tuesday October 23rd Cat Dowdeswell, area fundraiser for Hope House Hospice, visited the school to introduce the challenge to the current Year 10 students in preparation for their fair to be held this coming December.

After highlighting the great work done for local families in the community, Cat was presented with a cheque for £2000 by Joe Richards and Laigha Parry, members of two of the most successful stalls at the fair.

Miss S Bourhill, Welsh Baccalaureate Co-ordinator, said: “I was delighted for our students to be able raise such a sum for Hope House.

“It is a tremendous effort and all credit should be given to the students for the dedication they have shown for this worthy cause.”