AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty week occurred from the 16th-20th of June and aimed to spread awareness and contribute to the women's rights movement During Amnesty week we organised a PSHCEE task of completing a "Write for Rights". Our case study was Manahel Al-Otaibi, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison due to 'violating' the Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Cyber Crime Law by not wearing an abaya online and tweeting about women's rights The writing of letters of solidarity was enriching and helped everyone gain wider knowledge on global affairs
During both Monday’s assembly and the Tuesday lecture slot we invited a speaker from Amnesty International, She covered content from current movements around the world to exploring the legal side of women's rights It was an insightful talk that exposed the entire school to the variety of problems faced by women globally and what we can do to help
Towards the end of the week, members of NHEHS Amnesty Youth Group completed a sponsored walk to Richmond to raise money for the charity. The group walked with placards showing support for women ’ s rights And our final event of the week was a decades dress up day, with staff and students dressing up in various outfits representing perseverance of Amnesty throughout the decades
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NEWS & FUNDRAISING
FINAL C4C VISIT
Throughout the year Year 10 to 13's have volunteered at Care 4 Calais, with our last visit on Monday 23rd June. I really enjoyed the experience with each visit being unique and I am very grateful the time I was able to spend with the children
During our visits we did a variety of activities including playing games like musical statues, drawing and getting to know each other The children were always full of energy making the visits even more fun and memorable
At the end of some visits, we gave presents, clothes, or party bags, which our school generously donated It was heartwarming to see the children get excited when we gave out the gifts Overall, I m thankful for this opportunity, and it reminded me how important kindness and giving to others is I would highly recommend volunteering to anyone who gets the chance Manpreet Year 10
DAYS FOR GIRLS COLLECTION
Thank you again for all your contributions to the Days for Girls and Sanitation 4 Sisters collections Both charities were thrilled to receive a large amount of donated items and money All your contributions will make a huge difference to these charities We look forward to an update from them in the Autumn Term
REFUGEE WEEK ASSEMBLY
On Thursday 26th June, the Year 9, 10 & 12 charity reps delivered the whole school assembly to mark Refugee Week They talked about the experience of being a refugee and the problems they might face and what life is like in a refugee camp, the countries refugees are likely to have moved from and famous people who were refugees They also spoke about the different charities that support refugees which NHEHS also support
BIG SISTER/LITTLE SISTER SPONSORED WALK
On Wednesday 2 July, Year 7 and their Year 12 Big Sisters joined forces and completed as many laps of Pitshanger Park as they could in their afternoon lessons, raising funds for The Log Cabin charity
Thankfully the weather was a little cooler making it much more comfortable for the event. There was an imaginative range of well coordinated costumes within the groups which added to the enjoyment of the afternoon
Most groups completed 6 laps and over £1000 was raised for the Log Cabin charity Well done to everyone for taking part especially to the groups who managed to all work together for the whole event Prizes were awarded to Blue 1 for best dressed and Orange 1 for best team work
YEAR 8&9 VOLUNTEER
AFTERNOON
On the back of a successful Volunteer Day last year for NHEHS’s 150 Birthday celebrations, Year 8 & 9 decided to have a volunteer afternoon, where groups of students spent their afternoon volunteering at various local charities and community organisations Here are some of the stories from student’s who volunteered
St Davids Care Home
Our experience at the care home was very interesting. We started off with a song to brighten the mood, and the residents really enjoyed it and they were soon humming along. They also really enjoyed showing us some pictures from their childhood One man told us about how he used to be a conductor for an orchestra and showed us some songs He particularly enjoyed listening to us play our instruments like the violin and the clarinet I also along with some other people made some pictures of the residents Soon enough it was time to go - and we sung another song They let us know how much we brightened their day, and they were sad to see us leave Tess N
Days for Girls
On Thursday afternoon I was working with my group to prepare period kits for the charity Days for Girls We spent time folding reusable pads and knickers carefully, making sure everything was neat and ready to be packed Along with these, we included important items like soap bars, mini towels, and washcloths in each kit Knowing that these simple yet essential supplies could make a real difference for girls without easy access to hygiene products was incredibly inspiring As we worked together, we discussed how vital it is for everyone to have the resources needed to manage their periods with dignity and comfort This experience taught me the power of teamwork and how even small actions can have a meaningful impact on people’s lives It also made me more grateful for the things I often take for granted and motivated me to keep supporting causes that help those in need Samara A-J
Downhurst Care Home
On Thursday we went to Downhurst Care Home to sing, play instruments and talk to the elderly We were given booklets full of songs that the residents would recognise including You are My Sunshine, Mamma Mia, We ll Meet Again and Amazing Grace They enjoyed our singing and some playing of the violin and the bassoon We then went round the room, talking to the residents as they told us about their lives before they were at the care home and their lives now they were at the care home We enjoyed some squash, until we ong and go It was a lovely day and it was nice helped them and brightened their day Wala C
Salvation Army Baby Bank
When we arrived at the venue, we were given a presentation about the afternoon's activities After that, we took a tour of the storage room, Table one was tasked with creating Moses baskets for newborns We filled these baskets with essential items such as clothes, nappies, toys, accessories, and blankets. It was rewarding to know that our efforts would support families in need. Meanwhile, tables two and three focused on sorting the donations by age for younger children It was enjoyable to browse through the cute baby clothes Charlotte W
YEAR 8&9 VOLUNTEER
AFTERNOON
Chestnut Lodge Care Home
We visited Chestnut Lodge Care Home where we spent a wonderful time singing to the elderly residents It was heartwarming to see most of them join in with some of the songs and having conversations with us after was lovely Seeing their faces light up and being able to connect with them in this way made the experience truly wonderful for everyone involved Yara B
North Ealing Primary School
For our volunteering afternoon, a small group of Year 9's went to teach Spanish in North Ealing Primary School. We prepared a cou of activities and games to play with them and we tried to make it and engaging. One thing that the group really enjoyed was seeing improvement they made even after one lesson and how they engag with the activities The thing that really stood out however was rap that we sung because it was a fun and interactive way to tea Spanish We believe this experience really benefited both us and students and we can't wait to do this again next year Sophia A
Log Cabin painting
Mencap Fair
Last Thursday several people from the home MENCAP came to visit our school We had a great time together doing lots of fun activities We played games like Jenga and used playdough to make creative shapes We also did some drawing and had fun with stickers I even got to play the piano! Later Ms Gordon played the piano and we all sang along while playing different instruments like the drums and the tambourine It was a really fun afternoon and it was such a great opportunity Claudia W
On Thursday 26th of June I went to the Log Cabin with a small group of Year 9's and when we got there we had to paint over a wall of graffiti in order to prepare it for a mural, and do a bit of gardening Overall, the experience was very rewarding and rather fun to do with friends and I hope everyone has an opportunity to take part in such an activity in the future! Manya V
Gardening at NHEHS
For our volunteering afternoon a group of us stayed onsite and did gardening tasks First we filled up watering cans and watered the plants around the school Despite being a bit soggy we moved on to he next task which was to pull out all the weeds in the flower beds and on the floor Overall, it was a fun experience and it is good to give back to the community Isabella G
YEAR 8&9 VOLUNTEER
AFTERNOON
Junior School Language lesson
During volunteering afternoon, a group of Year 9’s visited the junior school to teach the Year 1’s Spanish with Ms Gamberini. We helped teach two classes on the topic of “En el fondo del mar ” and how to describe the sea creatures based on the number and colour. During the classes we organised ourselves into teams and worked with a smaller group of children playing some games and doing some drawing Overall we found this experience very enriching and it was fun to engage with the kids who were all very enthusiastic Even though most of us weren’t entirely familiar with what we were teaching we managed to get the hang of it and really enjoyed working with the children Chloe L
St Gregory’s Primary School
Last Thursday some of the French students, including myself, went to St Greogry’s Primary School to spend some time teaching French We played some games with the Year 6 students including pictionary, bingo with French nouns and other interactive games It was really nice to see how other students learn French in primary school, as well as it being nice to meet the Year 6 pupils at St Gregory’s Overall I actually found this quite beneficial to my own learning as it made me think in French on the spot I also enjoyed giving back to the community Daphne C
Ealing Parks & Boston Manor Park
On the volunteering afternoon my group went to Ealing Parks to help the park ranger cut the snowberry, which helps the plants around it grow The park ranger said that our efforts would help the trees to grow in the future, as the snowberry is invasive in nature and can be toxic to other plants Sophie A At Boston Manor park, there were many needed tasks to complete following the warmer weather One group spent the afternoon watering trees They were shown how to wheel and carry the containers safely Another group had to sweep out the gardening workshop which they did so quickly and efficiently that they were able to move onto working in the vegetable garden. They were shown how to pick the berries without spoiling them. Olivia S
YEAR 10 VOLUNTEER AFTERNOON
As part of Year 10 enrichment week they also had a volunteering afternoon They took part in care home singing and crafts park work and eco tasks which will contribute towards the TFL Eco Award The end of the afternoon culminated in a party organised for the children who attend The Log Cabin The Log Cabin Charity specialises in after school weekend and holiday clubs for children with disabilities and additional needs Year 10 planned a range of exciting activities for the children including colouring, crafts, and games A highlight of the day was a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, which brought lots of laughter Everyone also enjoyed a selection of food and drinks The children and all of Year 10 enjoyed the event and are eager to organise more charity events in the future
WAYS TO HELP
EALING FOOD BANK
If you would like to get involved in donating food to the Ealing Food Bank, please look below at June’s shopping list:
Ealing Foodbank has a new method of supporting the foodbank, should you wish to Food donations are insufficient to meet demand and we are purchasing an increasing proportion, currently 50% We have signed up to a new food donating platform, ‘GIVE TODAY’. It is accessible from Ealing Foodbank website on the ‘Give Help / Donate Food’ page:
https://givetoday.co.uk/ealingfoodbank/
Here you can purchase specific food items and Give Today deliver them to our warehouse Please feel free to share this with friends, family, neighbours etc
If you would like to see the list of items needed at the food bank, please use the link below:
https://ealing.foodbank.org.uk/givehelp/donate-food/
INFORMATION ON CHARITIES & VOLUNTEERING
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities or information about charity events, please look on the Student Noticeboard
Do you have any stories of charity work you have done recently?
Do you have ideas of what you would like us to do as a school? If so, please let your charity reps know: Florence, Carolina, Klara, Areesha, Simar, Sophia, Juliette, Zoe or Aniya, or Mrs Johnson, Miss Newman and Ms Tavakoly.
We’d love to share your stories and help you with your ideas! Thank you for your continued support in all of our charity endeavours!