Giving Nation

Grove School is delighted to have won the Giving Nation Regional Award for the West Midlands and South West for the second consecutive year.

The award recognises the support given to a South African school through fundraising activities organised by Mrs P Jackson and a group of students.

Links with South African schools began five years ago when four teachers from Grove spent a week in South Africa experiencing the country's educational system and the life of students there. Resources in many schools are very limited and a dedicated group at Grove have worked tremendously hard to raise money to provide the help that is needed.

Since the original visit both students and teachers have made further visits to South Africa to see the progress being made.  We have also been pleased to welcome visitors from South African schools on a return visit.

The award - a certificate and £1000 for the charitable cause - was presented to on Tuesday 11th October to Mrs Jackson and five students who have been involved in the fundraising.