Custard pies and community kindness at Royal Harbour Academy fundraiser

The school community at Royal Harbour Academy has come together for a fantastic fundraising evening in support of the Year 11 Prom and the Food Parcel Initiative, which provides essential support to vulnerable families in the community.

Mrs Cook organised the raffle prizes, with proceeds going towards food parcels, while the school’s admin team organised the rest of the evening, working together to create a memorable event for all involved.

Students from Year 11, along with their families and members of staff, were invited to enjoy an evening of fun, food, and entertainment. The night featured a raffle with a wonderful selection of prizes, including cream tea at Walpole Bay Hotel, ice skating at Quex Park, family tickets to see Aladdin at The Granville, and many more generously donated prizes.

Thanks to the incredible support from those who purchased tickets and attended the event, a total of £1,504 was raised. This amount will make a significant contribution toward creating a memorable prom experience for the Year 11 students, as well as helping provide vital food parcels to families in need.

At a time when many families are feeling the pressures of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the food parcels are the school’s way of helping to ease a little of the stress and provide practical support for those who need it most.

One of the highlights of the evening and certainly the biggest surprise was a lively bidding war for the opportunity to custard pie members of staff. Head of Year 11, Mr Watkins, and Assistant Head of Year 11, Mr Priest, bravely volunteered with Mr Wall thrown in for good measure. The bidding war alone raised an impressive £80.

A school spokesperson said: “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the event, donated prizes, purchased tickets, or joined us on the night. Your generosity and community spirit made the evening truly special.”