The lively chatter of girls could be heard across the large hall at Woodford County High School this week, as students hovered to and fro stalls at a charity bazaar. Although it is questionable how much of the buzz was caused by the sugar high created by the copious amount of packs of sweets sold, all for an altruistic reason of course. There were many stalls, all designed and carefully crafted by Repton House’s committee. Pupils had the options of buying delicious, artisanal cupcakes or even getting their hair curled or straightened. Other than primping and enjoying scrumptious baked goods, the committee had also planned games to play. Pupils could participate in the traditional carnival game of throwing darts at targets, which encouraged healthy competition between the girls and their friends.
A particularly popular option was the South Asian henna tattoo stall in the centre of the hall. Students queued up for ages in wait to have a beautiful, floral design painted onto them. Regardless of the great success this event was, organising it was no easy feat. Sugani Suganthan, a member of the planning committee, said “although it was hard work, being a part of the bazaar was not only fun but made even more enjoyable knowing that the money we raised from our own stalls was going to help the less fortunate.”
However the fundraising for charity does not end there. The planning committee are further going to hold a school wide quiz and have made a humorous music video of teachers dancing to a Spice Girls compilation with tickets going on sale soon to participate or watch.
Giving is an unforgettable part of Woodford’s ethos, with love for helping the less privileged connecting pupils all over the school, forming a close-knit group of girls with one focus at hand- to raise as much awareness and funds for charities as possible.
By Samira Lily Chowdhury Woodford County High School
