Ringwood School 6 th Form Charity Event 2016 “The Big London Night Walk” In aid of The Big Issue Foundation Friday 11 th March 2016

How do people become Homeless? Family break-up Redundancy Mental Health Issues Leaving care Leaving the services Coming out of prison Escaping a violent relationship

So, what’s The Big Issue? “A hand up, not a hand out”

The Big London Night Walk 400+ walkers including Big Issue vendors. 13 miles through London starting at 10.30pm Circular route, following a map. London landmarks lit up along the way: Tower Bridge, The London Eye, Houses of Parliament Venues open to us for refreshments and entertainment along the route Back to the start at about 3am to a cooked breakfast.

Ringwood School 2010

Ringwood School 2015

Suzanne Cox, Head Girl, with Stephen Robertson, CEO

The Start

The Big Issue have used this photo, taken by Anisa Yahya, on their sign-up page for 2016

“Your Pace or Mine?” walking over the Millennium Bridge

“Four Walkers and a Veggie” at St John’s Church, Waterloo…our starting point in 2016

Sophie, Bella, Sophie, Eve, Ella and Beth joining the choir at the rest stop in St John’s Church

Sam and Max representing Ringwood for the boys!!

“Sole Survivors” and Mr Lock checking the route on their map

Tower Bridge

London Eye

St Paul’s Cathedral

Vauxhall Bridge

Street Art

This year we have been asked by The Big Issue to make a short documentary about our walk which will inspire other schools to get involved. So if you think you could help with filming, directing or reporting on the night…please sign up!

Bob the Street cat and James Bowen from the 2010 Walk (scroll to the bottom of the page for 2 short clips)

Your Chance to make a difference to other people’s lives...and your own A meaningful personal challenge: physically demanding and emotionally challenging! An alternative and unforgettable night out in London! A real sense of achievement. Raise £200 of personal sponsorship A valuable addition to your Personal Statement.

Sponsorship Last year we raised £4000 Over the past 4 events we have raised nearly £ our target is… £8000…please be a part of it!

What you need to do now… CHECK YOUR CALENDAR AT HOME WITH YOUR PARENTS AND AT SCHOOL WITH YOUR TEACHERS You need to be free on the Saturday 12 th as well as the Friday 11 th March …you will be tired! The parental consent letter will be sent to all sixth form students today. Make your £40 payment for transport and registration on Parentpay by end of the day, Monday 14 th December Closing date: Monday 14 th December First planning meeting Monday 14 th December in SFC1 1pm Please note numbers will be limited to 45

A hand up…not a hand out