Over two weeks, our schools have been buzzing with energy, creativity, and laughter as we delivered four fantastic Summer Schools funded through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. We feel incredibly lucky to have received this funding, which has helped us offer a summer packed full of opportunities for our young people.
This year, our summer schools were run in partnership with the brilliant team at KTCo Studios, who brought their passion for performing arts into our schools. Young people had the chance to act, sing, and dance, building their confidence and learning new skills in a supportive and fun environment. The week concluded with an amazing final day performance for parents and guardians, where the children proudly showcased everything they had learned.
Our fourth summer school offered a variety of engaging activities, ensuring that every young person had the chance to take part in something exciting, whether that was creative workshops, sports, or team challenges.
One of the highlights across all our summer schools has been the fantastic food provided by Denby’s. Every day, children enjoyed fresh, healthy meals in line with the HAF guidelines, fuelling them for the fun-packed sessions ahead. The menu was varied and delicious, and we are so grateful to Denby’s for helping us ensure every child had access to nutritious food.
Beyond the skills learned and the meals enjoyed, perhaps the most valuable outcome has been the friendships formed. Young people from different schools across our Trust came together, got to know one another, and worked side-by-side. This is a wonderful reflection of our core beliefs:
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Family – building supportive relationships across our schools
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Integrity – learning and growing together in an inclusive environment
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Teamwork – working towards shared goals in performances and activities
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Success – achieving new skills, friendships, and memories to last a lifetime
We are so proud of every single child who took part and so grateful to the HAF programme, KTco Studios, and Denby’s for making these two weeks such a success. Here’s to even more summer adventures in the future!
