Monday 30 June – Tuesday 1 July
A 36-hour celebration of community, inclusion and opportunity in support of the UCS Bursary Award Programme.
What Is Giving Day?
Giving Day is our inaugural whole-school fundraising event. Together, we aim to raise £120,000 to fund four life-changing bursary places for talented pupils from less economically privileged backgrounds.
Pupils, staff, Old Gowers, and parents will take part in a 24-hour sponsored Activity Marathon, a day of challenges and lessons in school, and an afternoon celebration we are calling ‘Festival at The Fields’.
The 24-Hour Activity Marathon
Starts: 12:00 pm on Monday 30 June
Ends: 12:00 pm on Tuesday 1 July
The marathon runs non-stop in the Great Hall, featuring four sponsored activity areas:
- Stationary bike
- Walking pad
- Rowing machine
- Parent and Old Gower row or bike
Pupils, parents and Old Gowers can sign up for a one-hour slot and raise funds through sponsorship. Prizes will be awarded for the pupil and Deme that raise the most, go the furthest, or get the most supporters.
Pupil Sleepover: What Parents Need to Know
If your child is staying overnight on Monday 30 June:
- Pupils go home after school (4pm) to eat and change, returning at 8pm.
- Tuesday 01 July is a non-uniform day; pupils do not need to bring uniform overnight.
- On arrival, they’ll register and set up in their assigned sleeping area.
- Pupils will be supervised throughout the night and woken for their activity slot.
- Hot chocolate and social time begin the evening.
- Breakfast is served in the refectory from 7.30am.
- Pupils must bring:
- Sleeping bag/mat and pillow
- PE kit or appropriate clothes for their activity
- Wash bag and towel (optional)
All items must be labelled. Storage is provided to take belongings to The Fields after school on Tuesday.
How Parents & Old Gowers Can Take Part
We’d love for you to join the Marathon too!
- Sign up for a one-hour slot between 12pm Monday and 12pm Tuesday
- Activities take place in the Great Hall
- You must register in advance
- All adult participants must be supervised by a staff volunteer
- Adult participants cannot stay at the school overnight
- Register for the Marathon here
Tuesday 1 July: Festival at The Fields
Morning – Academic lessons
- Non-uniform day – pupils should bring £2 (or more if dressing up for fundraising)
- Lessons continue as normal Periods 1–4.
- After lunch, pupils will travel by coach to The Fields.
14:15–15:45 – Pupil Only Festival
- Pupils run their own stalls and try activities created by their peers.
- At 3:45pm, pupils are registered by form tutors.
16:00–20:00- Parents & Old Gowers Welcome
- Join us at The Fields for music, food, and fun.
- You’ll need a valid ticket to attend – buy your tickets here!
- Pupils can stay only if:
- Accompanied by a parent or guardian with a valid ticket, OR
- Have parental permission to attend with another responsible adult, OR
- Are volunteering in a supervised role.
Pupils without permission/tickets will return to school by coach for collection.
How to Support Giving Day
Donate: Visit givingday.ucs.org.uk to give online. Gifts are eligible for Gift Aid and may be matched to increase your impact.
Sponsor a pupil: Include your child’s name in the description box to sponsor them and support their efforts!
Spread the word: Share the Giving Day website and follow along on social media. Live updates and a digital donor wall will be available throughout the event.
Questions?
Please contact the Development Team at [email protected]
Let’s come together as a community to open doors, change lives, and celebrate the power of education at UCS.