Charities Week 2024 provided much enjoyment whilst recognizing the very serious needs of those less fortunate than us and, in the process, raising money for five very worthy causes.
The week was organised by the Charities Committee of seven pupils in Upper Sixth. The charities they chose to support this year were Cancer Research UK, British Red Cross, Hillbrae Kennels, Compton Hospice and Midlands Air Ambulance.
Wolves Walkers
The week began very early for eighteen boys in Upper Sixth who undertook the Wolves Walk Challenge. They set off from Wolverhampton at 1am to walk the 20 miles to Adams that they would usually do on a school bus. The canal path was very muddy underfoot but it didn’t rain, no one fell into the canal and there were no navigational errors this year! The pupils made it to school at 8.45am, just in time for registration, and then managed to struggle through the day. As of 18th March, they had raised over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK. You can still donate here: Habs Adams Wolves Walk (justgiving.com)
Theme Days
Each day of the week had a fun mufti theme: Monday was Pyjama Day, which made rolling out of bed a little easier to manage! Tuesday was Character Day which required a little more effort but pupils and staff rose to the occasion. On odd socks Wednesday, it was all about footwear. Culture Day, on Thursday, celebrated the diverse student community we enjoy at Adams. Friday finished on a high with pupils and staff Dressed to Impress.
On Tuesday a bake sale during Break time made a roaring trade and sold out of goods. On Thursday, the Redefined Society held a sale of cultural treats from Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
9O donated their house entrepreneurship profits to Charities Week. Other initiatives included matching baby photos to the member of Adams’ staff and a challenging cryptic crossword created by Mr Sedman-Smith. Sa’adu lead the house water bottle competition from early in the week. There was a late charge by Darwin. In the end, Sa’adu won on weight and Darwin on quantity due to a £20 note in their bottle! Big School Library collected pre-loved books to donate to Barnardo’s.
A huge thank you to our Charities Committee, assisted by Mrs Cherrington, Mrs McGladdery and Mrs Whittingham, who worked tirelessly to pull the week together. The grand total raised during Charities Week 2024 will be announced next term.
