Kite Flying Charity Festival: Pipers Corner Students Raise Awareness for Children in Conflict Zones

At Pipers, we believe in fostering not just academic excellence but also empathy and social responsibility. Recently, the School held assemblies for students from Pre-Prep through to the Sixth Form to raise awareness of children in conflict zones. These discussions, while challenging, are essential in helping our students understand global issues and the importance of compassion.

The assemblies highlighted the devastating impact of conflict in places like Ukraine and Gaza, while acknowledging other conflict zones such as Sudan. By discussing these topics, the School aims to equip students with the skills to critically evaluate the news, understand different perspectives and develop a sense of common humanity.

In the Senior School assemblies, students and staff from various backgrounds and faiths shared their thoughts and experiences, demonstrating how to engage in constructive dialogue and listen to differing opinions. The goal is to help students become informed global citizens who can approach difficult topics with an open-mind and heart.

As part of this initiative, the student body, led by the Charities Prefect, selected Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as the charity to support. MSF is an international medical humanitarian organisation that provides aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics and natural disasters, regardless of borders or politics. Many students were unfamiliar with MSF's work, which is why it was chosen as the focus of the School's fundraising efforts.

To support MSF, the School hosted a Kite Flying Charity Festival on Wednesday 1 May. This event brought the entire School community together in creativity and joint purpose, while also raising awareness and funds for MSF. All students, from the youngest Pre-Prep to Sixth Form, created their own kites using simple materials like paper and string and then attempt to fly them together.

The Kite Flying Charity Festival was a joy to witness and a unique way to connect students with a cause that transcends borders, highlighting the shared humanity of children around the world. By flying kites together we hope lasting memories were made while making a positive impact.

If you would like more information about Médecins Sans Frontières and their work, please visit https://www.msf.org/

With £13,000 already raised for MSF through the Pipers Christmas Fair proceeds and the Nearly New Shop donations, we look forward to sharing the grand total that will be donated from Pipers to MSF soon.

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