On Friday the 10th of March, 12HM attempted to create a Mile of Coins on the tennis court. Preparation for this event lasted whole week, starting on the Monday, when everyone gathered together to make a plan and volunteers each received a task that they had to complete. After students had measured the tennis court and diameter of the biggest coin (2 pence) they  calculated that, in total, there were 64,000 coins needed in order to complete the  given challenge.  

On the Tuesday the collection began and the coins started to roll in. Students walked around the academy with their buckets, collecting coins from both students and staff.

On the last day of the collection, 12HM gave one last push and walked around the academy collecting any additional change that they could get.

Friday morning arrived and it was time to walk out and lay all the coins down on the tennis court. Music played as the challenge continued.  Whilst the mile length was not quite reached, students were happy to see that they had raised a total of £80.46 towards our Lenten charities.  Students were very happy to have raised money that would help others.

Well done to everyone involved. Another challenge success.