Christmas jumper day brings festive joy to students
Students donned their festive sweaters to get in the mood for Christmas and raise cash for charity.
The Priory School in Shrewsbury held its Christmas Jumper Day to bring a bit of winter joy to normal school day proceedings.
It was also the latest in a series of fundraisers that has helped the school raise nearly £4,000 for different causes this year.
Hannah Emonson, the school's year 11 captain with responsibility for charities, said: "Fundraising has always been an important part of school life at The Priory. This year is no exception, despite the restrictions and unprecedented changes to all our daily lives.
"The Priory School is passionate about raising money, challenging ourselves to raise £15,000 for charitable causes - charities that need support more than ever this year. Through a student vote, our school selected Cancer Research, The Harry Johnson Trust and WaterAid as our chosen charities.
"Taking part in charity events reminds us all of the importance of helping others. So far, through numerous charity events such as non-uniform days, a Covid-safe Halloween fun run, a FIFA competition and a virtual Christmas quiz, we have raised nearly £4,000 towards our target.
"In the run up to Christmas, each form is also donating items to Shrewsbury Ark and Dogs Trust, through our annual reverse advent calendar event. Covid has meant that not all charity events have been possible this year, so as a school community we are thinking of innovative ways to work together, towards our charitable goal."
