Fundraising

Narrated by Myria, Y11

Their Future Today

By Lynn Stanier

During my first meeting as a parent at HCH in 2005 I told Eliana that I’d been to Sri Lanka as a volunteer after the tsunami and was busy raising money for children living in the most desperate conditions in a severely understaffed and underfunded state run institution. She immediately and most generously offered HCH as a venue for an event and in September 2006 we held our first Ball, a Mediaeval Banquet, which marked the beginning of something quite incredible. Our charity ‘Their Future Today’ was born.

A series of annual Balls have followed, a Venetian Masked Ball, Latin American Salsa Ball, and last year a Bollywood Ball all of which have raised thousands of pounds and literally transformed the lives of over 1000 orphans and abandoned and impoverished children in Southern Sri Lanka.

Each Christmas Hampton Court House children donate presents for the babies and toddlers at Ruhunu. Excitement of the colourful Christmas wrapping paper is as well received as the gifts themselves, the experience is both touching and heart-breaking.

We have ‘set free’ a brother and sister abandoned through poverty by their homeless mother and built them a home. I now know what the word ‘joyful’ really means. We support them by giving them the tools they need to help support themselves.

The dilapidated orphanage I visited in 2005 has been restored by funds raised and continues to be maintained. We have employed ten additional housemothers and supplied regular provisions including food, baby milk, medication, clothing, bedding and cleaning materials.

Laxmie (in the middle) who is an orphan herself, had no education as a child. 'Their Future Today' trained and employed her to be a housemother and baby-sitter.

Laxmie (in the middle) who is an orphan herself, had no education as a child. ‘Their Future Today’ trained and employed her to be a housemother and baby-sitter.

There is no doubt that the key to better futures is education and this year we have enabled 900 impoverished children to attend school by providing school books and equipment.

For more info, visit theirfuturetoday.com

The magic of Hampton Court House extends beyond oceans and together we are bringing hope and smiles to the world’s most needy children.

Early and Lower Years Sponsored Run for Refugee Children

Children from Pre-Nursery to Year 4 took part in the sponsored run on Wednesday 22nd May to raise money for the first school in France to be set up within a refugee shelter, in Ivry-sue-Seine. This camp has welcomed families since 2015 and the school helps the children to learn French and adapt to French... culture. The children generally stay between two weeks and two months in this school before finding a more permanent place to stay and integrating into a public school. Unfortunately, the children’s shoes are usually in very poor condition when they arrive at the refugee shelter, having travelled far from Africa or the Middle East to escape war and famine.

Some Year 9 children from HCH gave a presentation on this school in an assembly and are raising money through an online platform as well as through the bake sale that was held on Monday 13th May. We are now adding to their efforts by contributing proceeds from the Run for Refugee Children. The Year 9 pupils will use the donations to buy shoes and will send them directly to the refugee shelter.
It was a joy to watch our youngest pupils take part in the sponsored run with such a firm understanding of the cause they are fundraising for. The pupils rose to the challenge and even our youngest students in Nursery and Reception class managed to run in excess of 20 laps of the field.

Back to School Day at Dulwich College (for the Wings of Hope Charity)

Bright and early on a Sunday morning we, ‘Team EMA’ and Graham, arrived at Dulwich College for “Back to School Day with Wings of Hope”. It started very early in the morning so we were all a bit tired, but that soon changed.
The day kicked off with some brilliant dancing from Pineapple Dance Studios...

Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children

Teachers and students from Daycare to Sixth Form were invited to wear a Christmas Jumper to school on Wednesday in recognition of Save the Children’s national Christmas Jumper Day which takes place on Friday. Anyone wearing festive clothes was asked to make a small donation.

Year 9 hosted a few fundraising... events. They sold hot chocolate and biscuits during morning break in the Conservatory. Then, during lunch, they organised two games: guess the baby picture of the teachers and decorate a teacher like a Christmas tree. The children were asked to donate a small amount in order to participate in the games.

A grand total of £268 was raised for Save the Children.

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

In support of the Macmillan Cancer ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’, we held a tea party to raise money for this fantastic charity. We also had a Bake Off competition for the teachers!

Macmillan is an organisation that has provided support to some of our teachers, parents, friends and family, so... it is a charity that we are very thankful for.

Congratulations to Anja and Caroline G for being joint winners of the Bake Off. And a huge thank you to Year 10 and everyone who baked and donated cakes for the tea party – we managed to raise £212.

HCH children raise £4,658 for Action Against Hunger

Friday 10th June was a sporty day at Hampton Court House. Children from Nursery to Year 4 ran as many 200 metre laps as they could for an admirable cause: Run Against Hunger.

The run is organised alongside the registered charity Action Against Hunger. Every year for the last 18 years, Run Against Hunger... has helped schools to raise awareness of world hunger and malnutrition and has mobilised students to become a part of the fight to end it.

This year, thanks to the children’s effort and commitment, they raised £4,658 which will help to finance programmes supporting children and their families in Haiti. Well done to all our runners and to their sponsors for their generous donations. A very HCH moment!

HCH alumnus to address the United Nations in New York

One of our alumni, Hector Kennedy-Dyson, gave an assembly today to the Middle and Upper Years. He explained how he and two of his friends participated in a competition called the Ubuntu People Campaign. They will be going to New York to address the United Nations at the Merit360 event.

Hector will also...

Parents shape the future of HCH

Last Thursday was the annual Parents’ Forum at Hampton Court House. The Headmaster presented his vision for next academic year, while parents were invited to give their feedback on the school. Several teachers delivered short presentations about projects they are working on.

Those who attended were...