Giving Back
At St Simon Stock Catholic School, we live by our motto, Labora cum Amore – Work with Love. This guiding principle shapes our commitment to giving back, as we encourage our students, staff, and community to approach charitable work with compassion and dedication. Through a variety of fundraising activities and events, we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others, always working with love at the heart of everything we do.
Our Sixth Form students participate in meaningful initiatives like the Porchlight Sleepout, raising awareness and funds for homelessness. During Advent and Easter, we organise food collections to support local families in need, reflecting the spirit of giving during these important seasons. Events such as Multicultural Week, Non-Uniform Days, and our End of Year Fair bring our school community together while contributing to worthy causes.
While we support numerous charities, our school proudly focuses on two main organisations: Heart of Kent Hospice (HOKH) and CAFOD. We have been a dedicated supporter of Heart of Kent Hospice for over 30 years, helping to ensure compassionate care for those facing life-limiting illnesses. Through our ongoing efforts with CAFOD, we stand in solidarity with global communities in need, promoting justice and human dignity.
Giving back is at the heart of our school’s ethos, and we are grateful to all who participate in and support these important initiatives. Together, we make a meaningful impact, both locally and globally.
See how our students are making a difference in the community!
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Tuesday 26 November 2024 Porchlight Cheque Presentation Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome representatives from the Porchlight charity for a special cheque presentation, following the incredible fundraising efforts of our Sixth Form students and staff.
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Tuesday 15 October 2024 Sixth Form Students Support Porchlight's 50th Anniversary with Sleepout Fundraiser Our Sixth Form students, along with some dedicated staff members, recently took part in the Porchlight Sleepout to raise awareness and funds for homelessness.
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Friday 19 July 2024 Celebrating Our Fundraising Success: Over £4000 Raised for Charity! This academic year, we are thrilled to announce that we have raised over £4,200 for charity. This significant achievement is a testament to the generosity and community spirit of our students, staff, and supporters.
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Friday 5 July 2024 HOKH Shaun the Sheep Trail is now Live! I am excited to share with you the HOKH Shaun the Sheep Trail is now Live! Everyone is welcome to participate in the Trail and help us raise funds for Heart of Kent Hospice (HOKH).
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Monday 25 March 2024 Students in Action - Multicultural Awareness Week gives back to Charities The final day of Multicultural Awareness Week was a vibrant and uplifting culmination of our celebration of diversity.
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Friday 23 February 2024 Shaun the Sheep update As many of you will remember back in 2021 our students took part in painting an Elmer the Elephant statue for the Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade. This year, it has made a comeback, and the selected statue is Shaun the Sheep.
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Wednesday 14 February 2024 Heartfelt Recognition for our Students Contributions St Simon Stock Catholic School recently received a heartfelt letter of appreciation and gratitude from our Local Kent MP, Helen Grant.
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Friday 22 December 2023 Unveiling the Magic: Shaun in the Heart of Kent Art Trail Launch This term, we had the immense pleasure of hosting the launch event for the captivating new art trail, "Shaun in the Heart of Kent".
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Friday 15 December 2023 Deck the Halls with Christmas Jumpers Oh, what fun it was to don our festive knits and light up the school with holiday spirit! At St Simon Stock, we recently celebrated Christmas Jumper Day with a burst of colour, creativity, and a whole lot of joy.
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Friday 8 December 2023 Advent Can Appeal 2023 This festive season, St Simon Stock embraced the spirit of giving with its Advent Can Appeal, a heart-warming initiative that saw the school community coming together to collect an impressive array of canned goods and non-perishable items.
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Thursday 7 December 2023 Harmonious Support: School Choir at Carolathon for Demelza In late November, 26 of our Key Stage 3 singing students took a stroll to Fremlin Walk in Maidstone town centre to lend their voices to the annual Demelza Carolathon.
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Friday 24 November 2023 Porchlight Sleepout 2023 52 Stocky Sixth Form students along with seven dedicated staff members demonstrated remarkable empathy and commitment to making a positive impact, as they participated in a Porchlight Sleepout on Friday, 17 November.