Hamilton Primary School leads by example
Hamilton Primary School urges others to follow their lead and support the ex-service community
“We knew we were
raising money for an important charity, but to find out that our school
community will change the lives of five ex-service men and women by enabling
them to receive the mental health support they so desperately need is just
amazing. My team brought together the whole school to collectively walk
1,000 miles mirroring what the courageous WWTW veterans are doing during their
Walk Of America. Two WWTW beneficiaries came along to the school to
support the children and walk with them during their feat of endurance, which
gave the pupils the opportunity to ask questions to those who have served our
country. We raised over £2,500 and we know exactly how that money will be
spent. I would urge parents, grandparents and carers to approach their child’s
school at
the beginning of the new school term to see if they can do
something similar. Any challenge that brings such tangible benefits to
vulnerable veterans is enriching for everyone involved.”
Nick Hutchings, Headteacher – Hamilton Primary School, Essex
