Pupils from Spofforth and Follifoot CE primary schools have raised £490 in support of vulnerable children in Malawi.
Spofforth and Follifoot schools raise money for children in Malawi Two Harrogate district primary schools have teamed up to fundraise for vulnerable children in Malawi. Pupils from Spofforth and Follifoot C of E primary schools raised £490 through a series of fundraising events, including an ice pop sale, a movie night and a summer fair. The students, led by their school councillors, generated vital funds for Harrogate-based charity, Open Arms Malawi. Olivia Stewart and Rosie Dyche from Spofforth School Council said:
“Every class came to the fair and had so much fun! "Everyone enjoyed the lucky dip and we had some world class hula hoopers in our school.”Open Arms Malawi, based at Community House in Harrogate, provides essential support to vulnerable children and families in Malawi. [caption id="attachment_72590" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Spofforth pupils sport their 'Open Arms Malawi' t-shirts.[/caption] Through infant care, community outreach support and providing nursery education and daily meals to over 600 children in rural communities, Open Arms Malawi has been forging links between the Harrogate community and projects in Malawi for over 23 years. Expressing her gratitude, Suzie Thomas, Fundraiser at Open Arms Malawi, said:
"We are absolutely delighted to collaborate with the Spofforth and Follifoot Primary School Foundation and extend our sincere appreciation for their incredible fundraising efforts. "The amount raised by these two small schools is truly remarkable and will significantly impact the lives of children in Malawi."Suzie added:
"Working with schools holds immense importance for us, as their fundraising enables us to continue providing life-saving services. Moreover, we aim to inspire younger generations to understand and appreciate the world around them, fostering a desire to make a positive difference. "Through our school resources and interactive workshops, we aim to help schools deliver their global citizenship curriculum in an engaging and enjoyable manner, while establishing a mutually beneficial partnership."Headteacher Rebecca Holland said:
"A huge thank you to everyone in our school community for their generosity. "I am so pleased that the children across our Federation were able to learn about Open Arms Malawi and we were able to support them with our Federation fundraising activities."Open Arms Malawi welcomes inquiries from schools interested in collaboration. For further details, contact hello@openarmsmalawi.org Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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