The First Give Final!

24 Jan The First Give Final!

On Monday 20^th January, Year 12 participated in the First Give Final. Since September, Year 12 form groups have been working hard to fundraise and raise social awareness for different local charities in Barking and Dagenham. This culminated in a year group final which saw five form groups present their social action to a judging panel that included the Councillor of Parsloes Ward, Dorothy Akwaboah.

I was extremely proud of all the presentations we saw and am delighted with the commitment that was shown by the students to the charities they were raising awareness for. Isaac Jones, Head of Programmes at First Give, commented that ‘I honestly think this year’s final was the best display of social consciousness, passion and energy so far, and the young people were an inspiration. The sheer scale of the social action they completed was amazing’.

Despite all presentations being of such high quality, there had to be one winner. The winning form group announced were 12E and they won £1000 for their charity Housing for Women. Well done to 12E and to all Year 12 students who showed such commitment and dedication to the First Give programme.

Mrs Evans

Deputy Director of Sixth Form

Head of Year 12