Syria run by West Derby School students

Two students from West Derby School have organised a fun run to raise funds for the charity, Medecins Sans Frontieres, otherwise known as Doctors without Borders, a humanitarian organisation.
Terry Blankson and Dean Jones, both in Year 11, organised the event as part of the mentoring scheme run by exam board AQA and Dame Kelly Holmes trust. Their objective was to create a community project to inspire and engage others.
Following sessions with their mentor, Neil Danns and their English teacher, Miss Parker, they decided their project would focus on raising awareness of the plights of the Syrian people and of the charity which aids those in desperate medical need.
The boys delivered a thought-provoking and engaging assembly to the Year 7 cohort and highlighted the issues faced by those in war-torn Syria.
They invited the full year group to participate in the run – even if they walked, jogged or sprinted their way around the school field.
From making posters, to collecting donations and liaising with staff to organise the event, Dean and Terry brought the whole thing together as part of their community project.
The run took place on the last day of term, just before the Easter holidays. Year 7 and a number of other students from Year 11 and staff helpers took part in the run to raise money for such a worthy cause.
The event was a great success and all of the boys who participated not only raised a fantastic amount of money but also had great fun doing it too, winning prizes such as: Liverpool Football Club memorabilia signed by the manager, Jurgen Klopp; cash prizes; Easter eggs, and chocolate treats.
Altogether, the boys raised an admirable £367.58 for Doctors without Borders.
Terry said: “It was a very rewarding and yet fun process. The Year 7 pupils gave generously and really showed their support. Both Dean and I feel incredibly lucky to have had this opportunity and are proud of the team effort shown by the pupils at West Derby School!”