Whitgift has launched a Community Summer School to support year five students affected by lockdown.
Funded by the School and donations from the Whitgift Community, Whitgift in partnership with Croydon Council will deliver a two week programme for 90 pupils from seven Croydon primary school’s encouraging academic progress for local boys and girls most affected academically due to the Coronavirus.
Staffed entirely by Whitgift teachers on Whitgift’s grounds in Haling Park, which have been made Covid-19 secure, focus will be on core subjects’ English, Mathematics and Science as well as a range of exciting enrichment activities including sport and music.
Parents of Whitgift have contributed £4000 which will provide funding for 40 children.
Andy Marlow, Whitgift Director of Partnerships and Community said: “We sadly had to temporarily stop our Primary School Project back in March and have been investigating other ways in which we can contribute to the education of primary pupils in the local area. The idea of the Summer School came about through conversations with Croydon Council and primary school headteachers who we work in close partnership with throughout the year.
“I’ve been delighted with the enthusiasm of our staff to come forward during the holiday period to do what they love; teach and inspire pupils. We are committed to finding ways to support children in the Borough of Croydon, not just those who are enrolled as students at Whitgift, and we really hope that this programme will make a genuine difference to the educational progress of those who attend.”
Whilst the Whitgift Community Summer School is an entirely new project, it is just one of the many ways Whitgift continues to support the local community.
