Staffordshire school raises over £3,000 for South African charity

A Staffordshire school has raised more than £3,000 to help transform young lives in South Africa by completing a 26-mile walk around the Peak District.

St. Dominic’s Grammar School in Brewood organised the Mighty Hike event and around 40 staff, students and families took part.

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The team exceeded their fundraising target for the Ubunye Foundation, supporting an education programme for disadvantaged children in South Africa:  https://bit.ly/4iTis9t

Headmaster Mr Peter McNabb said: “We take part in a charity challenge every year because it is important to give something back and support others.

“I am incredibly proud of everyone who participated, it was a real community effort. Everyone rose to the challenge and showed wonderful team spirit.”

The walk took place on Saturday, March 29, starting from Bakewell.

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