THE COUNTDOWN to the end of term at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College was marked with a variety of events.
Creative students were involved with the Worcestershire Literature Festival which was launched at the Angel Centre.
Young people were invited to write a short 300-word story on the subject of Kings and Queens and two Blessed Edward pupils were among those honoured for their efforts by the Mayor of Worcester, Coun Jabba Riaz.
An anthology will be published by the organisers with all the winning entries and more included.
Members of 7C were invited to the renal ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to see kidney dialysis in action.
The kind-hearted students also delighted staff and patients by handing over a donation of £315 raised in school.
Staff explained each session of dialysis costs £250 and is vital to their patients.
A school spokesperson said: “Our young students have impressed us again with their empathy for others and want to help.”
Members of the Youth SVP team took part in a sponsored walk to raise money for Reaching the Unreached, a charity which helps the poorest people in Southern India.
A sponsored seven-mile walk along the Malvern Hills raised a staggering £1,000 which will go towards a sustainable house or a school in the area.
Students welcomed Marie Yates and Kath Cosslett, who are part of the SVP team and John Harwood from Reaching the Unreached into school to receive the cheque.
A Youth SVP spokesperson said: “We thoroughly enjoyed his visit and now have much more knowledge about Reaching the Unreached.”
