Students lead the way for Refugee Week.
For Refugee Week Varndean students from the Amnesty International and Global Citizenship groups have come together and called for whole school action with a key focus on the word 'welcome'.
There are several events happening over the week including discussion topics in tutor time, guest speakers, themed lessons and a non-uniform day with a twist - instead of bringing in a £1 donation for charity, students wanting to wear non-uniform are asked to bring in specific useful items which will be gathered together by the team for donation. A list of the items needed is on the information leaflet attached here and includes socks, A4 paper, teabags and honey.
Ahead of next week's whole school D.E.A.R. event, Mr Katz, the school Librarian, has created a list of refugee themed recommended reads.
After this week there will also be another opportunity for students to take part in a cultural exchange with refugee children in Lebanon via Skype.
Congratulations to all @VarndeanD silver participants @VarndeanSchool for completing their 3day expedition section. They all showed amazing resilience in some atrocious weather to complete over 20 hours of walking in the New Forest. Fantastic achievement.
RT @VarndeanD: What a contrast. Yesterday's torrential rain replaced by warm breeze and sunshine. Ponies enjoying it almost as much as the...
RT @VarndeanD: Preparations in full swing for the start of day three @VarndeanD @VarndeanSchool https://t.co/z1rvzpqWEM
After a wet and windy start to the day all @VarndeanSchool @VarndeanD teams in camp. Tents set up in the dry and we are all hoping that we have seen the last of the rain.
RT @VarndeanD: All teams @VarndeanD @VarndeanSchool safely in to camp after first day trek on New Forest. https://t.co/rSlPS6qsKf