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“Anyone can make a difference”. The First Give programme at the John Fisher School.
The John Fisher School and First Give have partnered since 2015, and this year’s programme highlighted the many benefits of the programme for the school, its students and the community of Purley.
Learn moreEnd of year stats – students social issues 2022/2023
Dive in to our blog on the key findings of running the First Give social action programme during the academic year of 2022/23 by our Programmes Team Leader, Georgia. She looks at popular trends such as the social issues that were most important to your students last academic year and gives insight into factors that have increased student enjoyment of our programme!
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Meet our facilitators!
Running the First Give social action programme in our partner schools across England and Wales would be impossible without our fantastic team of facilitators. They are the people who run First Give events in your schools such as the Launch Assembly, Presentation Skills Workshop, and the First Give Final. We wanted to introduce the team to you, our partners and supporters, because they are such an integral part of our charity and programme delivery. Check out their bios below to find out more about what they do and why they joined First Give!
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Empowering change: Exciting updates to the First Give Programme for the 2023/2024 academic year!
First Give is excited to announce a series of changes to our programme, aimed at maximising student engagement and impact. The pandemic was a time of real turbulence in schools, meaning First Give was conscious not to add more change by adapting the programme. Now, we have been able to carefully consider the feedback received from schools and teachers and are proud to announce a range of enhancements that will shape the First Give experience for the 2023/2024 academic year.
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“Their voice matters” – First Give at Ark Elvin Academy
This year, Ark Elvin Academy’s First Give Final left us feeling inspired by the presenting students who reflected the diverse population within Brent. The exemplary Final had external judges that were inspired by the students’ social action projects and presentations. It was clear that the First Give programme supported the students in developing new skills such as presenting with confidence, and speaking out on matters that are important to them. We look forward to continuing our long-lasting partnership with Ark Elvin Academy and can’t wait to see what the students come up with next year. Read the full blog to hear from students, teachers, judges, and facilitators involved in First Give at Ark Elvin Academy!
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