On what was thankfully a dry (if slightly cold!) winter’s day, the school community turned out in force to complete a lap of the field before heading back to the sports hall for a complimentary hot chocolate.

Students were encouraged to donate a minimum of £1.00 to wear festive non-uniform and take part in the event. As per previous years, all money raised will be donated to Dove House Hospice and we look forward to revealing the final total in the new year.

Established as an end of term activity in December 2022, the event continues to grow in popularity. Despite being billed as a ‘run’, participants can also choose to walk the route.

Leading the organisation of this year’s event was Sarah Harris, Head of Humanities and co-leader of the school’s weekly running club. Ms Harris said: “It was a fantastic day and it was clear that the students really enjoyed taking part. The event is meaningful in a number of contexts, from raising money for a very worthy cause, to keeping students active while promoting physical and mental well-being. It was a genuine pleasure to see the enjoyment that the Santa Run brought, with students enjoying the time to run or walk with their friends.”