The school was delighted to welcome representatives from Wareham Food Bank this week, who visited to express their heartfelt thanks for the incredible generosity shown by students, families, and staff during the Christmas donation drive.

This year’s collection was nothing short of extraordinary. With over 1,000 items donated, it became the largest single contribution the food bank has ever received. Boxes of essentials, festive favourites, and thoughtful extras filled the school reception before being delivered to support local families during the winter period.

What made this achievement even more impressive was the leadership behind it. The entire event was planned, organised, and coordinated by the Year 10 Student Leadership Team, who worked tirelessly from start to finish. They promoted the campaign across the school, arranged collection points, managed the sorting process, and ensured every item reached the food bank in time for Christmas. Their commitment and teamwork were praised highly by the visiting representatives.

Thanks to the scale of this donation, Wareham Food Bank has been able to increase the amount of food given to families, going beyond the standard allocation. As a result, households in need have been receiving additional items — including sweet treats and festive extras — bringing a little more joy and comfort during a challenging season.

The school is incredibly proud of its students and grateful to the entire community for coming together to make such a meaningful difference. This record-breaking effort shows the power of compassion, teamwork, and collective action.