Step by step: Beacon Academy sponsored walk

Everyone had a part to play, whether walking, running or marshalling the 8km route around Crowborough in the sunshine, or supporting the organisation of the event, by directing students to the main hall on their return, helping with signing students in, recording runners finish times and results, and handing out ice lollies.

A spokesperson said: “It was wonderful to see Team Beacon working together to take on the challenge and raise funds to support the school and charities that will be nominated by students.

2We would like to thank everyone that has contributed sponsorship for our students. Thanks to your support, the fundraising total including Gift Aid has exceeded our £20,000 target!

"Students in Years 7 – 11 have all received a link to a personalised fundraising page which will stay open until the end of October when we will announce the final amount raised.”

Led by the Academy’s PE Department, this exciting event demonstrates the great value Beacon Academy places on the benefit of PE and school sport, and the positive impact that being active can make to our lives.