This year saw a very successful week supporting the work of the White Ribbon organisation and White Ribbon day on Tuesday, 25 November. White Ribbon UK is the leading charity in England and Wales engaging men to prevent violence against women and girls.

Every year boys and girls from Year 12 work throughout November to raise awareness for this important event. Students wrote and presented moving and thought-provoking assemblies to all year groups in the school, and followed this up with discussions and activities in forms. The fundraising team organised a Krispy Kreme sale and a raffle, and we are delighted to announce that we raised approximately £750 to help White Ribbon encourage allyship and positive change.

Thank you to all staff and students who donated, and for their support in encouraging men and boys to "Speak up!