Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 154
SPIRIT OF GIVING
Spirit of Giving
AT THE HEART OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIES A SPIRIT OF
COMPASSION, EMPATHY AND GENEROSITY THAT TRANSCENDS THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE CLASSROOM.
It is a spirit that embodies the true essence
champion the bene昀椀ts of ‘thinking of others
of education – not only the pursuit of
above ourselves’.
knowledge but also the commitment to
making a positive impact on the world
The Charity Committee is a well-
around us.
established tradition at Framlingham
College and is a good breeding ground
Throughout the Academic Year, our pupils
for prospective prefects and social
have dedicated their time, energy, and
leaders. Being pupil-led, there is ample
resources to various charitable causes
opportunity to champion a cause, 昀椀nd
and community projects. They have
creative ways to raise funds, be part of
shown that kindness knows no bounds
the complexity of organising fundraising
and that even the smallest actions can
events and, on occasion, getting it wrong
create a ripple e昀昀ect of positive change.
too. All in the spirit of learning from our
The Spirit of Giving is a testament to their
mistakes.
sel昀氀essness and the profound di昀昀erence
The committee is also encouraged to do
they have made in the lives of others.
research into the 昀椀nancial position and
But The Spirit of Giving is not just about
style of management undertaken by each
the tangible contributions; it is also about
charity that we support – often doing
the intangible qualities that our pupils
research and even interviewing the CEO
have cultivated: empathy; compassion;
or designated spokesperson for a speci昀椀c
and a deep sense of responsibility to the
charity.
world. These qualities are the foundation
upon which they build a brighter future for
Over the last year, the committee has
themselves and for the communities they
raised £1483.22 for Greenpeace and
serve.
£970 for Beat, whilst a donation of £639
was made to the British Legion. These
The Senior School’s Charity Committee
charities were nominated by the College
is 昀椀rst and foremost a learning
and gave the pupils a chance to help and
opportunity. A pupil-led committee with
research issues close to their lives; be it the
representatives from each House in Year
perils facing our planet or the challenges
12 or 13, the role of the Committee is to
facing young people with an eating
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