The School Council organised a bring a buy toy sale with Mrs Jerwood to raise money for the Ebola appeal.  All children were invited to bring in a toy they no longer wanted to donate to the sale.  On the day of the sale they brought in £1 giving them the opportunity to buy a different toy at the sale.  This event raised £547.30 for the Ebola appeal.  With the additional money raised from the Crazy Hair day and collections at the Christmas performances Marshgate pupils raised a grand total of £1,553.30.  Thank you to everyone involved. 

Do take a look at the photos on the photo gallery by clicking on the following link

http://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/bring-and-buy-sale-ebola-fundraising/

We were delighted to see the crazy array of hairstyles and colours today.  Thanks to everyone who took part and brought in a donation for the Ebola appeal.  Click here to see the fun on the photo gallery:

http://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/crazy-hair-day-fundraising-for-the-ebola-appeal-de/

We're pleased to let you know a selection of the photos from the fantastic production, Prickly Hay, and the KS2 Carol Concert are on the photo gallery.

Click here to take a look at the photo gallery:

http://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/photo-gallery/

The children took part in activities to commemorate the centenary of the First World War and respected the annual Armistice Day minute silence.  The children were invited to dress up in clothing from the time, which included injured soldiers, nurses, airmen and sailors. Some of the children from Year 2 to Year 6 visited Orleans House Gallery and learned about the Belgium refugees who came to Richmond in 1914.  A range of art media was used to create a Belgian shop front with sculptures of 'treasured things from home' placed in the window.

As part of our commemoration, donations were also made to the Homeless Charity SPEAR in order to give something to others and show our gratitude for those who gave their all for us.  Many thanks to you all for your kind cooperation in this thought-provoking day.  We hope you enjoy these photos, there are more on the photo gallery please follow the link below:

http://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/festival-of-remembrance-november-2014/

To find out more about Orleans House please visit http://www.richmond.gov.uk/orleans_house_gallery

Pudsey Bear visited us here at Marshgate to kick-off the 2014 Children in Need appeal.  The BBC Bear arrived early, had breakfast and met some of the staff and children before venturing into the KS1 and KS2 playgrounds to meet parents and more children and collect generous donations.  Pudsey sends love and thanks you all. 

To find out more about Pudsey's work, click below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/childreninneed

This weekend the current year 5 Marshgate Mountaineers attempt to climb Snowdon, the highest Mountain in England and Wales.  Last year some of the current year 6 children and parents climbed Snowdon (see the September 2013 newsletter for more information).

27 children from year 5, their parents and 4 very brave staff members (Mrs Antick, Mr Aylett, Miss McClenning and Mr Hobbins) will be doing the climb on Sat 12th July (fingers crossed for good weather!)

This year they are raising money for Marshgate School and Rett UK, a small charity that supports families with children with Rett Syndrome.

This is a charity very close to this year's hearts as one of the younger siblings of the Mountaineers has Rett Syndrome and they have personally been helped and supported by the charity.

They have set a very ambitious target of £5000, so if you would like to sponsor them. the link tho their fundraising page is:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=marshgatemountaineers

We wish them luck and thank you for your support.

From Emma Alleyne, PSA Snowdon Co-ordinator.