Staff and pupils use this to try to create a ripple effect, supporting charities in the local area like Oldham Foodbank, national charities like Maggie’s and Children in Need, and also international charities like Save the Children.
This year Hathershaw staff and pupils have been acutely aware of how difficult things are for many local families due to the cost of living situation.
Like most schools, Hathershaw has a system in place to reward children for their effort.
They use EPraise, a platform that allows school staff to award children points for their good work which they can turn into contributions to trips or prizes.
In light of the cost of living situation, staff have also introduced a facility for children to donate their points to charity, which the school then converts into cash.
During a ‘Children in Need Praise’ event, Hathershaw pupils could have spent their reward points on themselves, but many have used the event to donate them to BBC Children in Need, raising £423.56 for the charity.
Mark Giles, Hathershaw’s Principal, said: “I am delighted with this generous contribution from the children.
"It shows how selfless our young people are and how they care about other despite some the hardships they and their families might face at the moment.
"It just shows that with a little creative thinking, there are always opportunities to raise much-needed funds for charities even when times are tough.”
