More than a thousand students at ̨��swag Academy Newbold have taken part in a charity run to fundraise for Comic Relief. The event was held on Red Nose Day, Friday 15 March, and entailed a mile-long run through the school grounds and surrounding local area. 

Students raised money through sponsorship from family and friends, alongside other in-school activities such as a bake sale and a ‘Best Joke’ competition, resulting in a total of more than £6,900 raised for the charity which supports community organisations both in the UK and across the globe.

Rob Southern, Principal at the academy, commented on the achievement, saying:

“We are incredibly proud of all the students at ̨��swag Academy Newbold for the money they have raised for Comic Relief by running a mile. This is a reflection of the generous nature of our students and their families and we are grateful to everyone involved. I’d also like to thank the members of staff who took the time to organise the event, ensuring that it was done in such a way that all students had a chance to participate safely.”

One student who participated added:

“It's been a mega day! The PE department has planned it really well, we have smashed the £2000 target and the rain hasn't put anyone off!”

Another said:

“Today was the best Red Nose Day at school. I would like to thank the people who planned the day to raise money for people in poverty in the UK and abroad."

If you’d like to donate, you can do so via the academy’s .