Choir performance

The Withington Girls' School choir was asked to participate in Wood Street Mission's 150th anniversary multi-faith service at Manchester Cathedral in November 2019. The school was asked to perform by a trustee of Wood Street Mission. 

The choir also performed alongside a primary school, St Marks Church of England Primary from Worsley.

Aims

1. To deepen our partnership with our long-standing charity partner, Wood Street Mission.

2. To help with the fundraising at this service.

3. To help collect gifts for Wood Street Mission's Christmas gift appeal.

4. To increase social awareness and self-esteem in our own pupils. 

Background

Withington Girls' School has enjoyed a partnership with Wood Street Mission for over 16 years. Due to this long-standing relationship, the school was asked to participate in this thanksgiving service to commemorate 150 years of the charity. The school also supports this charity by fundraising at an annual carol service held every December. Gifts for the Christmas Appeal were collected from the whole school community and delivered to the charity. 

Impact

This was a wonderful opportunity for girls from Years 8-13 to sing in a choir together and perform at a historic venue.

Increased self-esteem and confidence levels ere reported from members of the choir.

Increased social awareness - girls heard the stories and witnessed first-hand the needs of those receiving help from Wood Street Mission and the impact this charity has on the local community.

Contributions to Wood Street Mission via both music and the collection of over 150 gifts.

Pupil Involvement

Withington Girls' School choir consists of 30 members aged between 12-18.