For their presentation and social action on behalf of Art Against Knives, Form 9D were awarded a £1,000 cheque for their chosen charity by First Give, after presenting to the panel of judges, the Mayor of Surrey Heath and her Consort, Cllrs Louise and Alan Ashbery; the Deputy Mayor of Surrey Heath Cllr Cliff Betton and Gordon’s Head of KS3 James Greggor. Daniella received a commendation.

All Year 9 students were given the opportunity to choose, research, plan and deliver social action activities to raise funds, awareness and volunteers for a local charity. Those picked were Seb’s Foundation, the York Road Project, Charlie’s Promise and the Hope Hub. As well as masterminding exhibition stands and activities for students in Years 8 and 9 about their charities, many wrote to Members of Parliament and met the charities representatives. Those raising awareness of Art Against Knives, a charity working to prevent youth violence through creativity, produced a video and held a cake sale, raising £250 for the charity.