Children at Haddon Primary & Nursery School have taken part in a vibrant and joy‑filled Colour Dash, raising an impressive £2,331 for Lifting Children’s Hopes (LCH), a charity supporting children and young people across the East Midlands.
LCH provides mental health support, financial assistance for low‑income families, and enriching experiences such as day trips, short breaks and family events. The charity also works closely with schools, championing its vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to flourish.
On a sunny day that seemed made for the occasion, around 230 children, along with teachers and support staff, raced through clouds of brightly coloured powder, creating a lively spectacle of laughter, teamwork and community spirit.
Photograph: Year 4 children at Haddon Primary & Nursery School on the fun‑filled day.
Nathan Burton, Deputy Headteacher, said the school chose to support LCH because of the charity’s direct impact on their pupils and families.
“Through their generosity, they have helped with clothing, cinema tickets, Santa visits, school equipment and toiletries, making a significant difference to some of our most vulnerable children and families,” he said.
He added that the Colour Dash gave pupils “a meaningful, real‑world opportunity to demonstrate compassion, generosity and outstanding citizenship.”
Year 4 pupil Rafferty was among the top fundraisers, collecting around £190. He described the event as “really fun for everybody in school,” adding that even those who didn’t want to get messy enjoyed cheering their classmates on.
“My favourite part was my class’s second run, because we already knew what was coming and I ran super-fast and finished first,” he said. “This experience was something I have never done before and something I will never forget.”
Teaching Assistant Alice Hallam said the Colour Dash was “undoubtedly one of the highlights of the fundraising event,” praising the atmosphere of excitement and teamwork. Fellow Teaching Assistant Jennifer Etherington added that staff were “immensely proud of all the children who took part.”
Business Manager Fiona Hutchinson said the event reflected the school’s DREAM values, noting the pupils’ responsibility, determination and kindness.
“The money raised is a true reflection of the generosity, enthusiasm and commitment shown by our pupils, families and staff,” she said. “We are so excited to continue to work with the Lifting Children’s Hopes Charity.”
