Sponsored Read Raises Over £600 for Local Children’s Hospice Students from Penrice Academy were warmly greeted by staff and families at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) last week as they delivered a collection of brand new children’s books worth £640. The funds were raised before Christmas when students gathered in the Penrice Library for a meaningful sponsored 2-hour read to support the local hospice. They raised £640, which they used to buy books to give to the babies, children and young people and their families who use the Little Harbour Hospice in St Austell. Last week, the top fundraisers from the event were allowed to visit the hospice in Porthpean (St Austell) to drop off the books, look around the hospice’s facilities and even meet some of the families. Bethany Rudge, Area Fundraiser for CHSW, said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to all the readers at Penrice, as well as Mrs Hatch and Mrs Hague who helped the school raise vital funds for CHSW. Every page turned brought them closer to making a real difference!” Run by CHSW, Little Harbour provides free support to babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions and their families 365 days a year, including respite, palliative care, end of life care and bereavement support. The hospice also offers resilience stays, as well as support in families’ own homes. Mrs Hague Librarian at Penrice Academy “We are really proud of the group for fundraising for such a special place in the heart of our community. Our students were delighted to support the charity, and were really looking forward to delivering the books.” A key purpose for Penrice hosting a sponsored read was to provide an opportunity for character development in students, teaching moral virtues, fostering empathy and social responsibility. Charitable initiatives and events are therefore a golden strand that run throughout each student’s 5-year journey through Penrice as they grow and develop into well-rounded young adults. More News Careers Education is Thriving at Penrice Full Story 24-Hour Charity Challenge Raises Over £4,000 Full Story Students Shine at Winter Concert Image Gallery News at Penrice From getting inside lessons and on school trips to reading all about successes, events and blogs from throughout the Penrice community - find all the latest news here. Search this site: Recent Posts The Penrice Community Gather at Parkrun Midwifery Experience for Year 11 Child Development Students Story Republic Visit Penrice Sponsored Read Raises Over £600 for Local Children’s Hospice Careers Education is thriving at Penrice 24-Hour Charity Challenge Raises Over £4,000 Students Shine at Winter Concert Penrice Academy Wins Tesco Stronger Starts Community Vote Ambulance Experience for Future Medics Students Remembrance Day 2024 Year 8 Enjoy St Ives Art Trip 2025 School Production Announced Future Medics Programme Officially Launches GCSE Results 2024 Curriculum Enrichment Week 2024 – Blog CategoriesCategories Select Category Academy Academy Council Blog Academy Trust Art BBC School Report Beyond Penrice Biology Business Studies Careers Character Charity Work CLASS Computer Science Curriculum Enrichment Week Dance Drama Duke of Edinburgh English Events Extra Curricular Former Students French Geography History ICT Languages Learning Support Mable Maths Media Music News Outdoor Education Performing Arts Physics Primary Workshops Principal’s Blog Safeguarding School Trips Science Senior Prefect Team Spanish Sport and PE Sports News Staff Star Students Subjects Technology The Core Transition Uncategorized University Year 10 Year 11 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year Groups