Students and staff at Broughton Hall Catholic High School continue to embrace the spirit of generosity and compassion through the school’s inspiring ‘Grow Your Tenner’ challenge.

Launched during Lent as part of the school’s ‘Cup of Kindness’ McAuley project, students were encouraged not simply to give something up, but to give something extra for others. Rooted in the Mercy values and Catholic Social Teaching, each form group was given £10 and challenged to ‘grow it’ by doing something meaningful that will raise money for a charity of their choice through acts of service, creativity, and fundraising.

Although the project began during Lent, its message and mission have continued throughout this half term, with students showing incredible enthusiasm, teamwork, and community spirit.

Students organised cake sales, cookie stalls and a special lolly ice sale at the school gates as students left for half term, complete with music playing across the tannoy to create a joyful atmosphere.

One of the highlights of the project so far came on the final day before the Easter break, when each year group performed their Passion liturgy. To mark the occasion and celebrate the sense of togetherness across the school community, students helped organise ice cream vans on site.

A Year 7 student involved in helping to organise the event said: “It’s been really fun helping to organise things because everyone has joined in and it feels nice knowing we’re helping other people while doing something together as a school.”

The fundraising efforts are continuing next term with even more exciting ideas already planned, including raffles, sporting competitions, entertainment events and even a staff car wash.

 

The project has beautifully reflected Broughton Hall’s mission of living as ‘One Heart and One Mind in Faith, Hope and Love.’ Through simple acts of kindness and service, students have shown that even small ideas can make a big difference to others within the wider community.

The ‘Grow Your Tenner’ challenge has become much more than fundraising, it is a powerful example of faith in action and the Mercy spirit being lived out every day at Broughton Hall.