Children from Tudor Grange Academy Yew Tree brought festive cheer to patients and staff at Solihull Hospital on 9th July, performing songs from their upcoming production of Peter Pan in aid of Solihull Hospital Charity.
The Year 6 pupils’ performance raised £137.71, a total that will be doubled thanks to a partnership with local insurance broker Howden Solihull, which pledged to price match donations. The final amount raised for the charity now stands at £275.42.
The funds will go towards supporting the hospital’s children’s department.
Fiona Ahearn, Fundraising Officer for UHB Charity Solihull Hospital, said:
“It was an absolute pleasure to have the Year 6 pupils showcase their songs, from their upcoming production of Peter Pan, at Solihull Hospital. We are extremely grateful for the joy they brought to patients and staff, whilst raising funds to go towards the children’s department.”
Catherine O’Donoghue, Principal of Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree, praised the pupils’ efforts, saying:
“It was a delight to showcase the talents of our Year 6 children while raising vital funds for our local hospital. They were an absolute joy to listen to and brought smiles to the faces of patients and staff alike.”
She added:
“This wonderful opportunity allowed the children to develop their sense of community and experience the value of giving back to others. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and look forward to working with the hospital and Howden again in the future.”
Collette Eccleston, Senior Insurance Consultant at Howden, said the company was pleased to support the initiative:
“Giving something back to the communities we’re part of is so important to us, and we’re glad to bring a little positivity to the community with Tudor Grange Academy’s wonderful choir and help brighten people’s day.”
The performance forms part of the school’s preparations for its upcoming production of Peter Pan, and organisers say they hope to continue the collaboration between the school, the hospital and Howden in future.
