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The pupils from Wolsingham will fly out to the Himalayas in July, boosting their personal development by teaching Nepalese children conversational English. And they helped fund the trip with a raffle during the school’s annual community Christmas dinner, which was enjoyed by 70 senior citizens from the local area. The event featured a full Christmas dinner served by the pupils, festive music, and a fun quiz, organised by teacher Gary Thompson.
(Image: Peter Barron) The event was funded from the neighbourhood budget of local Durham County Councillor, Anita Savory, who is the school’s chair of governors. Councillor Savory, who was also on washing-up duties after the dinner, said: “This school has a long-standing presence in the local community and that is strengthened by events like this. A lot of planning and preparation goes into creating this special evening and I am proud of everyone involved.
” Headteacher Nick Mitchinson told the guests of his pride at the school being “an integral part of this special community for more than 400 years”. Most read: ‘Tis the season to stay informed! Get a digital subscription to the Northern Echo today and catch up on all the local holiday happenings, community events and festive news. Don’t miss our best deal of the year! He highlighted the value of the trip to Nepal, saying: “The students are looking forward to the trip and are excited to be given the opportunity to experience not only a completely different country, with its culture and heritage, but, most importantly, immerse themselves in a local school and live out two of our core values – be kind and get involved.
” (Image: Peter Barron) Head of Religious Education, Jenny Rawlinson, who is organising the 12-day trip: “This group of students has been fantastic at helping to fundraise for the trip and it is going to be an exciting educational journey that will be invaluable to their personal development.” The school, which is part of the Advance Learning Partnership, has been organising the community Christmas dinner for local residents for the past eight years. Catering staff at the school volunteer their services on the evening, and Weardale Community Transport drives the guests to and from the festivities.
(Image: Peter Barron).
