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Barnsley College Students Raise Over £900 for Dementia UK

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Six Level 3 Health and Social Care students at Barnsley College embarked on a challenge to develop key employability skills through the Creative Connect Badge. The students chose to support Dementia UK and organized a charity gig night, featuring local college bands, and promoted their JustGiving page on social media. Their dedication and creativity paid off, as they not only raised the highest amount of money among all participating groups but also demonstrated skills in teamwork, communication, leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and motivation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The students raised an impressive £906 for Dementia UK in just one month, with no initial goal set.
  • The event was entirely organized outside college hours, demonstrating the students' ability to work independently.
  • The group promoted their JustGiving page on social media, boosting donations and reaching a wider audience.
  • The students demonstrated skills in teamwork, communication, leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and motivation through their project.
  • The project was part of the Creative Connect Badge initiative, which aims to develop and showcase key employability skills.
  • The students' dedication and creativity were praised by their mentor, Storm Inglis, Childcare and Health Tutorial Learning Mentor.
  • The project showcased the students' potential and talent, with some having previously been considered quiet and reserved.
  • The students' success is an example of what young people can accomplish when given the opportunity to lead, create, and give back to their community.

Statistics:

  • £906: The amount raised by the students for Dementia UK in just one month.
  • £300: The initial goal set by the students, which was exceeded by over three times.
  • 1 month: The duration of the project, during which the students raised the impressive amount.
  • 6: The number of Level 3 Health and Social Care students who participated in the challenge.

Sources:

Goddard, G., (No date) Retrieved from Barnsley College website.

Inglis, S., (No date) Retrieved from Barnsley College website.

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