The SWCHS Trust exists to raise additional funds to ensure that we continue to improve the quality of our buildings and equipment so that our students and staff have access to the best possible resources. There is plenty of evidence to show that students' educational progress is enhanced by having access to excellent resources. The Trust therefore has an especially important role in maintaining the highest quality of provision at a time when national funding arrangements are becoming less favourable. As a registered charity, the Trust can reclaim tax on donations.
Since its launch in 2005, the Trust has contributed substantially to the refurbishment of the dining hall, the construction of a sports pavilion and supported the provision of two outdoor covered seating areas to ensure all students can get a good meal in a reasonable time at lunchtime. The dining hall and the outdoor cafes are all very high-quality facilities which not only provide a very pleasant place for students to eat but also help address the healthy eating agenda. The pavilion has provided much needed additional changing accommodation and a teaching space for the PE department and it has also enhanced the students' experience when playing a range of school sports, especially cricket, hockey and rugby. The pavilion is also used extensively by Saffron Walden Cricket Club.
An additional minibus has been purchased which provides invaluable cost-effective transport for extra-curricular activities, including sports teams and the Duke of Edinburgh programme. The Trust also supports the work of departments. It has supported the creation of a new conservation area for the Science department, the purchase of an online encyclopaedia for the library, the purchase of a lighting desk for Drama, light pads for the Technology department, algebra tiles for the Maths department and further cameras for Film and Media. The Trust has also supported the development of an outdoor classroom space in the Agricultural Science Unit.
None of these initiatives would have been possible without the support of the Trust. The trustees and the governors are continuing to explore different fundraising opportunities. The support of parents is however vital if the Trust is to meet its objectives of providing the very best facilities for SWCHS students. The trustees and governors would therefore encourage parents to make a donation, either as a single gift or a regular monthly contribution.
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