ROWATHON FOR COMIC RELIEF
On the 21st March the senior school students and staff fundraised for Comic Relief by completing a Roawathon Comic Relief and Sport Relief are major UK-based charities that are working towards creating a world free from poverty They raise funds through fun events like Red Nose Day and Sport Relief challenges, encouraging participation of people of all ages The money raised is then used to support projects that tackle issues such as homelessness, mental health, education, and providing to communities in need
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VOLUNTEERING
SCIENCE WEEK AT NEPS
For Year 10 Volunteering during our Tuesday enrichment session we had the opportunity to visit North Ealing Primary School to lead science activities for Year 3 classes
In our session, we looked at kaleidoscopes, how they worked as well as who invented them We made the session engaging by allowing the students to make their own kaleidoscope, with help from us supervising They were made with mirror card and the student’s own designs We all found the session very rewarding and enjoyed interacting with the students as well as seeing them involved in the activity we made Their enthusiasm for learning was contagious, and made our hard work feel so rewarding
We are all looking forward to going to the North Ealing Primary and seeing the younger students again soon Serena Y10
MISS NEWMAN COMPLETES 120 MILES FOR DUKE OF EDINBURGH CHARITY
Miss Newman took on the challenge to run, swim, walk, cycle or “ move ” 120 miles during the month of March, the Do it 4 Youth 120 mile Challenge set through the Duke of Edinburgh charity She chose to complete this event as it is raising vital funds to support young people facing financial barriers to accessing the DofE, helping them build life-long belief in themselves
MENCAP FAIR
Last Tuesday, during enrichment, Year 10 held an activity fair for Mencap - a charity that specialises in working with people who have learning disabilities
We had many activities for the participants to get involved in, including biscuit decorating, colouring, and crafts, in addition to an Easter egg hunt Each activity was set up to encourage social interaction and create an enjoyable afternoon for the participants These activities allow them to develop the skills to participate more fully in society
At the end of the fair the Year 10 and 11 Caring Choir joined us to sing songs and encouraged everyone to join in.
Overall, the fair was an amazing experience and helped to support an important cause and was a g f r Y 10 h l he
Although it was tough, she managed to do a small bit every single day, and completing longer runs/cycles/walks over the weekend
Not only has she managed to achieve the 120 miles she went further and has completed 145 miles! She has also managed to raise £122 too!
LONDON LANDMARKS 1/2 MARATHON FOR MISS LINDSAY’S CHARITY
Miss Lindsay is part of the Young Minds Matter charity, and they have a team of 15 people running the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 6th April This is the third year that they have had runners in this event and it's our most yet! A pub quiz was held to raise money and some of the members have done bake sales and raffles at work to help generate funds Hopefully between them they will hit £5 000 All money goes towards funding the free mental health mentoring service which we offer to state schools across Coventry and Warwickshire
YEAR 8 FUNDRAISING FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
This term, Year 8 took part in a number of charity events for their chosen charity, Cancer Research UK We have chosen Cancer Research as our charity to support We have chosen Cancer Research because it is a very important charity that saves the lives of people who have been affected by cancer. One in two people get cancer and Cancer Research is trying to help reduce the number of people affected by cancer ' Money for cancer research is used to develop better treatments, find new ways to detect cancer early, and understand what causes it It helps scientists run lab studies and clinical trials to test new drugs and therapies, like immunotherapy Some of the money also goes toward improving patient care, creating better screening programs, and training doctors and researchers to keep making progress Every pound helps bring us closer to better treatments and, hopefully, a cure
Year 8 bake sales
8E and 8S2 made an amazing array of cakes for their bake sales The following cakes were on sale and enjoyed by the school: Red Velvet, Chocolate chip cookies, Victoria sponge, Lemon cake, Cupcakes with meringues Olivia Y8
Movie at Lunchtime
8S1 will be showing a film They have chosen an old favourite, Shrek It will be in the main hall with popcorn and sweets on sale to be enjoyed during the film Lydie Y8
Easter Egg delivery
8N are running a delivery service delivering Easter Eggs to celebrate this occasion and raise money for their charity For just £2 students have been able to enjoy a tasty egg and help support a very important cause, Cancer Research Allegra Y8
FUNDRAISING & NEWS
EASTER EGG COLLECTION FOR C4C
Thank you for your generosity in donating Easter eggs for the children at the C4C supported hotel in Hayes They were delighted to receive their eggs at the end of the crafts and games session today. You donated over 160 eggs which has meant we were also able to share them with some of the older people the Y10 enrichment groups have got to know in the local care homes.
WORLD BOOK DAY DRESS UP
On the week commencing the 3rd of March, Notting Hill and Ealing High School, was fortunate enough to partake in celebrating Book Week This year the theme was Female Friendships in literature, inspired by 250 years of Jane Austen However, on the 6th of March, World Book day, students contributed £1 to Book Aid and in return were able to dress up as characters from all genres of literature Students across all year groups were able to get involved and we saw characters ranging from the Bennet sisters, to the House of alba, the infamous Wicked and many more.
NEURODIVERSITY WEEK BAKE SALE
On Friday 22nd March during Neurodiversity Week, we held a bake sale to raise money and awareness for the Autism café Ealing, which is part of the London Autism Group Charity
The community cafe provides a safe space where anyone is welcome to relax, meet other members of the Autistic community and socialise in a supportive environment The bake sale was a huge success and was the perfect way to end our neurodiversity week and raise awareness for this amazing local charity. Klara Y12
Where does our £1 go?
As previously mentioned, The money collected from World Book Day had contributed to the international charity organisation, Book Aid Book Aid mainly focuses on increasing the accessibility to books and educational resources within developing countries, who may lack sufficient reading materials. Book Aid attempts to support both libraries and schools within these communities by providing novels that contribute to literacy development Specifically it can help provide a novel to those who might not have access to one Thus giving them the opportunity to stem a passion into the world of literature Your £1 helps bring the transformative power of reading to those who need it most. Overall, all of these aspects emphasise how privileged we are to be exposed to such resources, whilst also highlighting how impactful our contributions can be Sophia Y12
FUNDRAISING & NEWS
CARE 4 CALAIS VISIT
On Monday March 31, 2025, a group of Year 10 and Year 12 NHEHS students visited the Hayes and Harlington Care for Calais hotel Care for Calais is an organisation that supports refugees and asylum seekers.
During our visit, we spent the afternoon playing with the children through Easterthemed activities like colouring and playdough, as well as getting them active by playing lots of rounds of musical statues At the end of our time there, we handed out chocolate Easter eggs to the children, which were kindly donated by members of our school community
It was a very successful day, and we ’ ve had the privilege of supporting Care for Calais on multiple occasions in the past few years Lilia Y10
EALING WINTER NIGHT SHELTER
This year we have been continuing our efforts with the Ealing Winter Night Shelter, a charity that houses and supports the homeless during the challenging winter months.
We have supported the charity by giving students and their families the opportunity to cook warm meals and desserts for the guests that are helped by the charity’s work The guests always really appreciate the food they are given, and the staff are very welcoming and often have very positive feedback!
This is an incredible opportunity to help those around us, and a very enriching and enjoyable experience
Alice Year 10
FROM THE ARCHIVES
A little snippet from Red Nose Day in 1989 at NHEHS!
In the 1989 school magazine, Inji Duducu and Catherine Copenhagen wrote about Comic Relief Day in school that year 'For most of us this meant an extended lunch hour, and wearing our clothes back to front Games of all sorts, including room 11's JELLY LUCKY DIP and 5 Lower's Hot Potatoes were present. Altogether it was a most successful day and around £800 was raised ' This amount is now worth over £2000!
WHAT IS COMING UP NEXT HALF TERM
Although this coming term is a short one, we are still hosting a variety of collections, fundraising events and volunteering opportunities for all NHEHS students Please see below for some of the exciting opportunities to get involved in
Days for Girls Collection
We will be doing a collection for sanitary products and other essential items for the Days for Girls Charity Please look out for the posters giving more information about what needs to be brought into school
Just One Tree Day
As a school, we are fundraising to support Just one tree day, led by a NHEHS alumni Just one tree day is a non-profit organisation centered around global reforestation to reduce worldwide carbon emissions, by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere They support reforestation programmes across the globe, which play a crucial role in improving air quality as well as providing a habitat to countless species, and most importantly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions This incredible organisation requires only £1 for each tree planted and they have already planted 4673778 trees, a great step in the right direction Let’s support this remarkable cause and have a positive impact on the beautiful world we inhabit Get involved and let's be a little greener together
Year 7 Charity month
Look out for all the exciting events that Year 7 will be organising once back after the Easter break It is sure to be filled with bake sales and other fun events This is our final year group charity month, so let’s go out there and support them!
Year 8&9 volunteering afternoon
Look out for more information that is on its way about the upcoming Year 8&9 volunteering afternoon helping out various charities and organisations in the Ealing community
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 the drop off venues in the Ealing area
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!