A breaktime bake sale offered students a selection of tasty store-bought or homemade treats that had been prepared or donated by staff across the school. Thanks to the generosity of the school community, the sale raised an impressive £224.35 for the charity.

To put this amount into context, contemporary figures from Macmillan suggest that £71 would help the charity deliver three hours’ emotional and practical support to approximately 200 people through their Online Community Forum. Meanwhile, £100 would cover the cost of a person affected by cancer to attend a health and wellbeing event which would help equip them with the skills to improve the management of those elements in their lives. 

Withernsea High’s event was organised by Teacher of English, Miss Hunter-Robinson, with support from students Ryan Monkman, Joel Williams, Rhea Hall, Hannah Greenshields and Kaci-Lea Stones who helped with the setting up and packing down of the stall, as well as serving students and taking donations.  

Commenting on the money raised, Miss Hunter-Robinson said: ‘"This year we completed another bake sale in support of Macmillan's national Coffee Morning. It was a fantastic event, with some yummy cakes and treats supplied by our fantastic staff. We raised a brilliant amount for the charity, and are so thankful to everyone who could contribute. Roll on next year and more cake!"

ABOVE: Miss Hunter-Robinson with student helpers.