Woldingham has an active programme to give back to our community – both locally and more widely.
There is a strong tradition of charity fundraising at Woldingham. Each House selects a charity to support for the year. Not only do the chosen charities benefit, but organising events and fundraising initiatives provides girls with opportunities to be creative and work together in different age groups.
Each tutor group organises its own charity event too. Cake sales always prove popular! Individual girls, or groups, regularly volunteer to raise money for charities they have an affinity with.
As a school, Woldingham engages in an outreach programme with the local community, led by Fr Gerry Devlin and assisted by Sixth Form students. We support the Cardinal Hume Centre, which works with poor and marginalised people and communities. Students volunteer to visit local nursing homes, work in local charity shops and help local primary school children with their reading. Our students also work with students at the nearby Orpheus Centre in Godstone, which works with young adults with disability to develop their confidence and skills through the performing arts.
Even greater emphasis is placed on community and outreach in the Sixth Form.
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