Students at Newport school raise hundreds of pounds through sports week and Christmas jumper day
Students at a Newport secondary school have raised hundreds of pounds for charity and a volunteer-run youth project in the town.
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Pupils at Burton Borough School took part in a charity sports week to raise more than £161 for The Hub, which is run by the Newport Youth Café Project to provide a space for young people in the town.
Year nine and year 10 students visited the High Street base before the Christmas break to deliver the money they had raised.
The Newport Youth Café Project started in 2013 to provide a space for Newport's young people and hosts a volunteer-run café, function space to hire, and weekly youth club.
As a registered charity, the profit from sales in the café is invested into events and experiences for young people. The charity's ambition is to see young people in the town have an opportunity to train, work and reach their potential.
The sports week at Burton Borough School was one of a series of charity fundraising activities supported by students in recent weeks.
The secondary school also raised more than £186 for Save The Children through its Christmas Jumper Day and lunch at the end of the last term.
“It was a heart-warming occasion, and the wonderful catering team deserve huge thanks for hosting a delicious lunch,” said Burton Borough principal Caroline Bedford.
“It was wonderful to see both students and staff enjoying the festivities together.”
