RP to support national fundraising drive
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Rydal Penrhos will once again be lending their support to a nationwide festive fundraising drive in aid of a global children’s charity.
The school’s Sixth Form Charity Committee have released details of Christmas Jumper Day, which will take place on Friday 11 December and all donations will go towards Save the Children.
Children are encouraged to come to school wearing their school uniform with a Christmas jumper. The suggested donation is £2.
Rydal Penrhos has a rich and proud history of fundraising for worthy causes throughout the region and beyond. The school is proud of its community involvement, which was further evident with the extraordinary efforts to help those in need during the first coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
This included a PPE project that created thousands of protective masks for NHS staff and keyworker facilities, opening boarding accommodation for critical keyworkers and holding keyworker childcare not only for Rydal Penrhos parents, but also the wider community.
Save the Children has already got more than 2.2 million people to sign up to wear a Christmas jumper.
How does Christmas Jumper Day work?
It could not be more simple, all you have to do is make sure you wear a Christmas jumper on Friday 11 December.
“You don’t even need a new jumper,” the charity says. “You can dig out last year’s, or take a boring old sweater and add some tinsel, or get one from a charity shop.”
You are also encouraged to donate £2 and this year, Save the Children is encouraging people to hold virtual events to raise extra money.
Anyone wishing to donate to this year's Christmas Jumper Day at Rydal Penrhos does not need to bring in any money, they can make their contribution online at our JustGiving page found here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cjd200008995