Schools
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the new edition to the Overgate website a section for schools, on this page you will see how schools can support Overgate, and how we as a Hospice can support you. On these series of pages there will be regular updates on schools in the area that have been fundraising for Overgate and pictures of the things they have been getting up to.
As a Hospice we know how important it is to educate children about the work we do, and how we raise money to fund the care the Hospice provides. If you would like to appear on this page please let me know. I hope you enjoy reading the information and best of luck with any fundraising you do.
Primary Schools
As a primary school there are lots of ways to raise money for Overgate, you could hold a dress down day, bake sale or even a jumble sale at the school. The fundraising team at the Hospice can provide allsorts of fundraising materials to help such as balloons, banners and posters. If you have any ideas on ways in which to raise money for the Hospice please let us know on our message board.
The fundraising team are also more than happy to come along to your school and hold a short presentation about the Hospice and answer any questions your pupils may have.
Secondary Schools
At the Hospice we know that secondary schools are quite big and it can often be quite difficult to arrange fundraising events. We have lots of different, 'easy' yet effective fundraising ideas for you to implement into your school term and as mentioned before please remember that the fundraising team will come along to any assembly and talk about Overgate and small groups are welcome to visit the Hospice for a tour and talk, please call Caroline on 01422 387121 to discuss this. Please see below for some great fundraising ideas:
Dress Down Days
Dress Down Days are a brilliant ways to raise money, all you need to do is ask your pupils to wear their 'normal' clothes or a certain item of clothing such as jeans and pay a £1 donation to Overgate. Overgate can provide posters and collection tubs, we even have our own annual Dress Down Day which you can join.
Recycling
Overgate Hospice recycle old mobile phones and stamps, these are then sent away and we receive money for doing this. Why not ask your pupils to bring in their old phones or collect stamps from their friends and family this will teach them about helping the environment and their own carbon footprint. We can provide you with posters and any information you need to get your collection started.
If you need some collecting boxes to collect your recycled items then please let us know. Once you have collected some phones and stamps please just call the fundraising team on 01422 387121 to arrange collection.
A-Z Of Fundraising
There are many different ways to fundraise for Overgate we have fundraising guides and even an A - Z of fundraising ideas if you get stuck for what to do, please click here to download the A-Z.
Please remember to send us any pictures or details of the fundraising you do and we can add them to our school news section.
