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Lifesaving Legacy

The following article was published in the Sunderland Echo on 23/01/2014

Youngster In Need

As part of Kepiers ongoing commitment to raise funds for a variety of good causes, both locally and nationally, a variety of events were organised in the run up to Christmas 2013 to raise money for both Children in Need and Save the Children. These included learners and staff paying £1 to wear a onesie or Christmas jumper for the day; learners and staff baking cakes at home which were then sold in school; and a 'man v food' competition for both staff and learners which took place in our main hall, with those taking part having to see how many dry crackers, jam donuts or pies they could eat in two minutes.

 

Phill Turton, Guidance teacher and Charity Coordinator for Kepier said, "I am always overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the young people at Kepier when we ask them to support these events. They do not just take part, but will come up with their own ideas of how to raise more money. A big thank you to all of them, and all our staff who supported and contributed towards raising this fantastic amount".

 

The total amount raised, which will go to Children in Need and Save the Children, was £1722.05.

Recent Article from the Sunderland Echo on 20/01/2014

Kepier Strikes Gold

Kepier becomes the first Youth Sports Trust Gold Partner in Sunderland.

Remembrance Day at Kepier 2013

On Monday 11th November, Kepier Academy held its own Remembrance Day ceremony. Representatives from the Academy community gathered in the Main Hall to hear readings and to pay homage to those who died in two World Wars and in conflicts since 1945. A Year 10 learner played the Last Post and learners who are in local cadet groups wore their cadet uniforms and led the ceremony. Mrs Cooper, Principal, reminded those present of the sacrifice made by those who died. The Head Boy and the Head Girl, read the poem 'In Flanders Fields.' At 11am a two minute silence was observed throughout the Academy. Learners then laid a wreath at the base of the Memorial plaque in the Academy Memorial Garden.

Prior to this event, Steven Forsyth, Teacher in charge of History, had led Assemblies during the week 4th - 8th November for all Year groups on the theme of 'Remembrance' and had also sold poppies to staff and learners throughout that week.

Kepier School Games with Sainsbury's and Sunderland

Kepier are proud to announce the School games initiative being run in conjunction with Sunderland Council and Sainsbury's School Games.

To see a full calendar of events, please click on the calendar image below.

An example of a learner in a competition.

Click on the image below to read the announcement relating the Competition Programme

Click on the image below to read the Primary Festivals Schedule

Click on the image below to read the announcement

Kepier Celebrate a remarkable year of sport