Year 1 pupils raise over £500 for elderly charity through fun run

A group of enthusiastic Year 1 pupils from Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Primary School have raised an impressive £500 in support of Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WISE), thanks to a heartwarming call to action project and a sponsored Fun Run held around the school grounds.

- By Paul Cook Contributor

The initiative wasn't directed by teachers or school leaders — it was entirely the children's idea. “As a school, especially as a church school, we’ve often made decisions about who to support based on what we as adults thought was important,” explained Miss Olivia Thackray, one of the Year 1 class teachers. “This time, we really wanted the children to take ownership and make a difference in a way that was meaningful to them. They chose WISE because they felt passionate about supporting elderly people in their community.”