In honour of Movember, one of our Sixth Form Social Action pathway groups recently organised a Movember-themed professional photobooth to raise money for Prostate Cancer.  

Within our Sixth Form, our learners can choose a career-enhancing pathway alongside their core A Level subjects which will not only bolster their CV’s and UCAS applications, but will also provide them with more transferrable skills and preparation for the future. These can range from the Social Action pathway and Young Enterprise Challenge, to the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the Bio-Medical pathway.  

The Social Action pathway gives students the chance to organise community events to raise money and awareness for charities of their choosing. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get involved with fundraising initiatives and have a positive impact on the community. 

Movember is a global initiative which raises money and awareness for a range of men’s health issues, whether this is men’s mental health or prostate cancer. Movember is often promoted by men growing a moustache for the duration of November or taking part in fitness challenges in order to raise awareness and break the stigma. 

In order to get as many people involved as possible, the group of students set up a stand within the Sixth Form common room with tables of moustaches for people to use as props in the photos. The idea was that participants would donate at least £2 towards the Prostate Cancer charity, and they would get a moustache to keep and a photo by one of our Photography A Level students.  

Groups of students and teachers all got involved, donating money to get photos with friends and moustaches that they could take home. In total, they raised over £100 for Prostate Cancer! 

Nicola Stent, the Social Action Pathway lecturer, said, “I’m so proud of our students for working hard to come up with a relevant idea that they knew would appeal to the younger demographic. It is initiatives like this that teach the students valuable lessons by giving back to the community and encourages them to continue to do so in the future.” 

Well done to the students for working together to raise money for a fantastic charity, and a big thank you to Nicola Stent for assisting our students in making this event possible and promoting it to other students around the college. 

This initiative forms part of the Sixth Form Careers Excellence Hub. Weston College's Career Excellence Hubs are designed to be the launching pad for our learners' careers. In a world where connections and relevant skills matter more than ever, these hubs offer a holistic approach that prepares learners to thrive in their chosen industries. With the support of these hubs, our learners are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their professional journeys.  

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