Charity Work and Our Community

Charity events are part of life at Kingshott. We are proud of the contribution that pupils and their families make to a wide range of events that are organised at house, year group and the whole school level. Each year a large amount of money is distributed to a range of causes. It is arguably of equal importance that our pupils have learnt first-hand about the objectives of a range of causes. This exposure for some will act as a catalyst for lifelong support of a particular cause. We welcome representatives from a range of charities each year to contribute to the PSHEE programme and to attend different events that are organised.

Our charity work helps our pupils to
• develop an awareness of the need in the local, national and international settings
• respond to identified needs both as individuals and as groups
• support (and at the top end of the school organise) a range of events that generate funds for a designated cause
• develop a sense of community

Our Current School Charity Efforts

By supporting a number of charities throughout the year, our children are reminded of their privileges and given the opportunity to support those in need, both locally and internationally.

Ukraine (Sponsored Aquathlon)	£18,535
Red for Ruth	£514
St Mary's Church Hitchin - Carol Service	£200
RNIB (Year 8 charity)	£250
Isobel Hospice (Year 8 charity)	£500
Young Minds (Year 8 charity)	£250
British Heart Foundation (Year 8 charity)	£250
WWF (Year 8 charity)	£250
Scope (Year 8 charity)	£250
GOSH (Year 8 charity)	£250
Letchworth Food Bank	£400
Bluebell Ward at The Lister Hospital	£1000
Feed Up Warm Up	£1000

 

As well as fundraising for the nominated school charities, we also hold one off events to raise money in response to natural disasters around the world.

Community Links

Kingshott is very proud to be a part of its local community and makes a commitment to support the community whenever possible.
We contribute to a wide range of initiatives including:
Tree planting – Woodland Trust, National Forest, Heartwood Forest
Carol singing for Benslow Care Home and Foxholes Care Home
Provision of First Aid courses for parents and others in the local community
Our Facilities are used by Hitchin Orchestra, Hitchin Art Club, a local charity, Touchline Football, Hitchin Football and local cricket clubs.
We also support our local Parish - St Ippolyts