This half term, we have had many teachers and students approaching us to support with projects such as our clothes collection for refugees being supported through the Horsforth Town of Sanctuary scheme. This is for unwanted clothes in good condition (joggers, jumpers, trainers etc) to support those who have arrived in Leeds with only the clothes they are wearing, which are often wet, dirty or ruined. With refugees often unable to work or learn English until they have been in Leeds for 5 months or more, any donations can make a real difference to their lives. This project is being supported by Mrs Dwyer and we are currently asking Year 8 students to focus their efforts on this project. Please bring any donations into school and give to your form tutor, Mrs Dwyer, Miss Goode or any Common Good Influencers.
We are also relaunching our gardening club with the aim of creating produce which can be used in food technology lessons and to provide food for our community events in school. We are also hoping to include some floral decoration to brighten our playground and field with new colours.
Another project focussed on improving our outdoor environment is a project pitched by a group of Year 7 students to Mr Richmond – bug hotels! These are a great way to support biodiversity and help our bug community. The bug hotels will be made in our technology department and will be placed around the school grounds to provide safe places for a range of insects.
Our other projects, including visits to Brandon House and Pennyfield School, are ongoing and we continue to work with Leeds Irish Health and Homes on afternoon tea and other events for vulnerable people in our local community. Any staff or students who have suggestions about ways in which we can support our local community should speak to Miss Goode or any of our Common Good Influencers. We would also be keen to hear from local community and faith groups about projects to support – please email newsletter@cardinalheenan.com with information.
