Every child has the right to an excellent education - to the best teacher and the full range of opportunities -  Claire Jarman | Principal

With this in mind, we are continually looking to offer the best resources to our students, ensuring they receive the best education and extra-curricular opportunities. We have previously funded multiple projects across the School and College through generous donations from parents, carers and members of the public and we are extremely grateful for this generosity.

Projects to support

• Music

We are raising money for the Music department to continue to ensure that we provide all of our students the opportunity to use high quality music equipment and resources to support their musical journeys. Money received will help us to ensure that all students get to learn on various instruments such as ukuleles, keyboards, djembes and to compose music using Garageband, making sure our equipment is up to date and in good condition.  

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• Design & Technology

Despite the massive recent increases in material and ingredient costs, we are determined to retain the practical activities that our students enjoy and value so much. We would also like to achieve this without having to ask students to bring in their own ingredients for food lessons, as do most other secondary schools. This approach would result in families being inconvenienced by last minute shopping, students missing out if they forget their ingredients and ultimately greater costs due to the inefficiencies associated with buying ingredients for only one person. As such, we would once again like to invite parents and carers to make a voluntary contribution towards the cost of materials and ingredients, which will enable these practical opportunities to continue throughout the forthcoming year.

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• Science

With over 1800 students taking part in Science lessons across Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Sixth Form, we use a huge variety of equipment and materials in the department. Due to the extensive use of this equipment and materials, we are looking to raise funds to support the Science department. Whilst the department need financial support for ongoing materials, they are looking to purchase both Radioactive Sources and Microscopes, which are used in both Sixth Form and GCSE Lessons. A target of £3000 would cover a replacement rad source, several microscopes, as well as extra aid for materials throughout the year. We would be most grateful for any donation both one-off or regular.

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• Drama

The drama department plays a vital role in the creativity, self-expression, and teamwork among students. To ensure its continued success and the ability to offer enriching experiences, raising funds becomes essential.

 

Events such as our School Production not only generates financial support but also engages the community in celebrating the arts. Collaborating with local businesses, organising crowdfunding campaigns, and seeking sponsorships from individuals passionate about supporting the performing arts can further contribute to the financial health of the drama department.

 

The funds raised can be used for costumes, set design, lighting and sound equipment, and even educational workshops or guest speakers, creating an environment that encourages artistic growth and innovation within the drama program. Through these efforts, the community comes together to invest in the cultural development and educational enrichment that the drama department provides for students.

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Here are some of the previous fundraisers we have successfully completed:

• Chromebooks - Thank you so much for helping us raise £7,000 towards Chromebooks. Your help with this was very much appreciated! These resources help our students during their lessons to access online resources, as well as providing extra assistance to our students who need additional provisions.

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• National Cup Final - We are extremely proud of our U18 Boys Football team, who made it to the ESFA National Cup Final in May 2023. Without the £2100 of donations, our boys wouldn't have been able to make the trip up to Stoke and fully immerse themselves in the experience. Although we did not manage to get across the line, it was a fantastic experience for players, staff and parents. It was a memory that we all helped in making special for the players and I am sure it is one that they will remember for a lifetime - Ryan Norcross | Head of Football

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• Re-carpeting St Mary's - Our buildings continue to grow older and so do the facilities. During 2023, we raised enough money to re-carpet the ground floor and staircase of our St Mary's building. This fundraiser is ongoing, as well hope to complete the other two floors...having previously been quoted £80,000 we are extremely grateful to all those who have already donated. If you would like to make a donation to this fund, you can do so via ParentPay.