Student sleepover at St John Bosco raises money for The Whitechapel Centre
by Educate Magazine December 13, 2024 · All News / Secondary School News
A student sleepover was recently held at St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, to raise money for The Whitechapel Centre, a prominent homeless and housing charity in Liverpool.
60 pupils from Year 7 headed to the Croxteth school for the sleepover, where they participated in activities and discussions around homelessness.
Students were encouraged to bring a monetary donation to the sleepover, with over £180 raised so far. Fundraising is ongoing, and the school expects to receive more donations towards this fantastic cause.
The money will help support those sleeping rough, provide necessary items for those in need, education for local individuals, and more.
Mrs Tomkins, head of RE and Catholic life and organiser of the event, said: “The sleepover was a wonderful opportunity for our students to put their faith into action. As a Catholic college, everything we do is rooted in gospel values and Catholic teachings. We are called to serve the poorest within our community and to ‘Love our Neighbour’.”
Headteacher of St John Bosco, Mr Darren Gidman, said: “This is our second Salesian sleepover here at St John Bosco Arts College in aid of the homeless. The event was an opportunity for our students to learn more about homelessness and raise vital funds for The Whitechapel Centre. Students had a fantastic time and were eager to learn more about how they could help.
“The winter period presents the greatest health risks to those who are homeless or sleeping rough and it is so important that as a community we come together to support those people and ensure their safety.
“At St John Bosco Arts College, we value love and hope, and we believe that it is important to show this not only in our school community but the wider community too; we must take care of one another.”
