Sandy Secondary School Pupils Braved the Cold

On the evening of April 4th, a group of determined secondary school pupils faced the chill of the night (3°)  as they participated in a sponsored Sleep Out in their school courtyard.

The event, organised by Sandy Secondary School, saw students embracing the elements and sleeping outdoors under the stars for one night, equipped with only sleeping bags and cardboard boxes for comfort. The goal of the Sleep Out was to raise money and awareness for us, especially as we have up to 60 residents in our supported accommodation in the Sandy and Biggleswade areas.

"We wanted to do something impactful and really experience, even just for a night, what it might be like for those who don’t have a home," said Mr Davis, who organised the event.. "We’re incredibly proud of our students for taking part in this initiative to raise awareness about homelessness. This is a great opportunity for them to step outside their comfort zones while learning about the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and how we can all help make a difference."

Students, learning about the work of Amicus Trust and listening to stories of homelessness before experiencing first-hand the challenges of rough sleeping

The morning after, and all very pleased to be going home and not repeating the experience

The students then built their shelters to protect themselves from the elements- some more elaborate than others