Fundraising Challenge 2025
New Year, New Classrooms: Let’s Build a Better Future Together
We are thrilled to share that we have now raised...
£60,000 of our £100,000 target!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far!
This money will go directly towards upgrading our temporary classrooms and roof upgrades to make them warmer, more energy-efficient, and better learning spaces for our pupils. But we’re not there yet—and we need your help to reach the finish line before the end of term!
updated 27/5/25
Why?
At St Peter’s, we believe every child deserves an inspiring and comfortable place to learn. Unfortunately, funding challenges have left us with three old, inefficient temporary classrooms. These classrooms are costly to heat, uncomfortable in extreme weather, and unsustainable for the future.
With rising costs and a real-term decline in funding, we face challenges not just in upgrading facilities, but also in providing curriculum resources, subsidising school trips, and keeping the school running efficiently. That’s why we’re launching “New Year, New Classrooms”—a community-driven fundraising challenge to upgrade our temporary classrooms*.
What?
We’re aiming to raise £100,000*, and we want to make every step of this journey fun, exciting, and inclusive for the entire St Peter’s family!
🚀 What’s Coming Up Next?
📅 Community Information Evening
Wednesday 4th June – 7:00pm, School Hall
Come along to find out more about the plans, how the money will be spent, and how you can get involved. Everyone welcome!
🏃♂️ Estuary Fun Run
Monday 7th July - Otter Estuary
All pupils will take part in a 2.5km circuit around the newly restored Otter Estuary, combining fitness, geography, and fundraising!
Sponsor a year group or get your business involved – contact the school office admin@sps1.org.uk or use our JustGiving page.
🏫 Kids Run the School – Let’s Hit £3,000!
If pupils raise £3,000 through their own challenges before the end of term, they get to run St Peter’s for the day!
That means pupil Headteachers, class teachers, librarians, and lunchtime supervisors in charge—with adult supervision of course!
💬 How You Can Help
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🎯 Sponsor Us
Sponsor a year group for the Estuary Fun Run, or make a one-off donation on our JustGiving page. admin@sps1.org.uk -
🏅 Take On Your Own Challenge
Get sponsored for a walk, swim, silence, bake sale, or anything you love doing—and raise money via EasyFundraising or JustGiving. Every little helps! -
🌟 Join the 100 Club
Pledge an amount or sponsor an event, and your name will go on our fundraising thank you plaque, proudly displayed at school. admin@sps1.org.uk
💡 Amazing Efforts So Far!
Our pupils have been unstoppable! So far they’ve raised money through:
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Car washes
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Cream teas & cake sales
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Plant sales
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Teddy sales
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No screens for a week
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A personal marathon
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Ice bath challenges
...and more!
❤️ Let’s Finish This Together
We’re so proud of the creativity, energy, and generosity our pupils and community have shown. Let’s make this final push count and give our children the classrooms they deserve.
Thank you for your support!
For more information, to donate, or to get involved, visit:
👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/newyearnewclassrooms
Every challenge, big or small, helps us get closer to our £100,000 goal. Let’s do this together!
How to get involved?
Visit our fundraising page to start your challenge or support others. Families can also boost their impact by exploring matched funding with employers—let’s double our efforts!
Together, we can build a better future for St Peter’s pupils, creating classrooms that are warm, efficient, and inspiring.
*If we are fortunate to exceed our target, this money will be spent on other essential school maintenance.