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14th November 2016

Dear Parents and Carers

BBC Children in Need:

On Friday 18th November we will be holding a fundraising event in support of BBC Children in Need. Children In Need is a charity that supports young people in need all around the world, including the UK. The Academy believes that it is important for us all to consider the needs of those less fortunate as well as taking part in a national event.

The national theme for Children in Need this year is ‘spotify’.

Therefore, for a £1 donation, students can wear an item of clothing with a spot or spots on. Please note: other than the additional item, Academy uniform should be worn as normal, as lessons will continue as normal.

To help raise more money, the Academy will be holding face painting sessions for staff and students before school and at break and lunch times. Students and staff will have the opportunity to choose a design for the cost of a £1.00.

Due to the risk posed by allergies, permission is required for your child to have their face painted on the day of the fundraising. If you are content for your child to have their face painted, they will need to bring the reply slip below with them to the main hall at the time of the face painting. By giving permission, there is an acceptance of no liability on behalf of the Academy for any resulting difficulties should they arise. If they do not have this reply slip with them, they will not be able to have their face painted.

There will also be other activities to help raise money.

There will be a cake sale on Thursday and Friday break time. Also on Friday there will be a penalty shootout competition. Throughout next week there will be a raffle with a large number of prizes to be won.

On Friday registration there will be a House ‘20p line challenge’. Students will be asked to bring in at least a 20p piece to add to make the longest line. All monies will be donated to Children in Need and the winning House will be able to have a non-uniform day later in the term.

We hope you can help your child raise money for this very worthy cause.

Please can I remind you that the Academy is closed to students on Friday 25th and Monday 28th November for staff training.

Yours sincerely

Mr P Weir

Head of Academy

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I give permission for my child______house ______, to have their face painted on Friday 15th November to raise money for BBC Children in Need. I am aware of the details contained in the letter to parents regarding this.

Signed: ______Date: ______