The Year 7 girls at Bolton School raised over £2,000 through a Sponsored Silence and the money was used to buy gifts for the Bolton Lions Christmas Toy Appeal.
Every Year 7 pupil in the Girls’ Division was silent for a whole school day to raise money for the cause. The year group’s Charity Representatives, along with Sixth Form helpers and members of staff, then visited the Smyths Toy Superstore at Middlebrook Retail Park to spend their sponsorship money: a whopping £2,418.87!
The girls bought toys suitable for everyone: age groups from babies to teenagers, boys and girls, large toys, small toys, balls, activities, teddies, and everything in between! They had so much fun on the lunchtime ‘trolley dash’ around the toyshop, and were even more delighted to present the Bolton Lions with their haul on their return to school.
The Bolton Lions representatives were very impressed by the amount of money raised and the fantastic collection of toys they received. The School was also able to donate £590 to be spent on gift vouchers for older children, as well as a collection of toys donated by older pupils and Old Girls at their recent lunch.
Before they left, the Bolton Lions thanked the whole of Year 7 for their generosity and their efforts. The toys donated will go to children and families in and around Bolton, enabling those who might otherwise not receive a gift have presents to unwrap this Christmas.
A group of six Sixth Form students also volunteered their time to support the Bolton Lions Christmas Toy Appeal at the Mayor’s Coffee Morning.
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