Why we are fundraising

We are excited to host St Thomas More's first Giving Day on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January 2026. The Giving Day will actually take place across 36-hours of fun and celebration and is a great opportunity to work together as a community and raise vital funds for our school.

We have set ourselves the target of £2,500, which will be used to renew and revitalise our School Library and improve the wifi around the school to enhance pupils teaching and learning.

Donations can be made via the 'Ways to Give' page, but Giving Day is not just about fundraising. There are many different ways in which you can be involved, including:

  • Spreading the word amongst friends, family, and fellow parents
  • Follow us on the day, sharing and liking our posts on Instagram
  • Helping us promote the event on social media by liking and sharing posts and using the hashtag #STMLCGivingDay
  • Supporting your children taking part in Giving Day activities at school.

Thank you in advance for your support. It’s set to be a heart-warming and fun event which we’re sure will show St Thomas More Language College at its best!

Ways to give

Many thanks for supporting St Thomas More Language College via the ‘Giving from the Heart Fund'. Donations are made to the school's charity arm (The Saint John Southworth Foundation, charity number 1121531) and will go into the Giving from the Heart Fund, which will go directly back into the school to support the areas that need it most.

Donations can be made using Arbor, scanning this QR code, or use the donation platform below.

In-School Activities and Challenges

Wednesday 28th January 2026

8 - 8:30am | All Years
Before School Basketball Club - Jump shot competition
8:45 - 9 | Year 7, 8 & 9
Giving Day Assembly
9 - 11 | Year 8
Orienteering
9 - 11 | Year 8
Table Tennis and Volleyball Tournament
11:20 - 12:20 | Year 7
Top Table Table Tennis and Volleyball Tournament
13:20 - 14:05 | All Years
Beat the Goalie
13:20 - 14:05 | All Years
Biscuit and Pancake Sale
13:20 - 14:05 | All Years
Shakespeare Escape Room
13:30 - 14:00 | Year 9
Sport for all Club - Basketball, Volleyball and TableTennis Challenge

Thursday 29th January 2026

8 - 8:30 | All Years
Lay-up Shot Competition
8:45 - 9 | All Years
Paper Tower Competition
9 - 10 | Year 9
Bleep Test
9 - 10 | Year 11 (Sport)
Quiz
10 - 11 | Year 8
Bleep Test
11:20 - 12:20 | Year 9
Table Tennis and Volleyball Competition
13:20 - 14:05 | All Years
Penalty Shoot-Out
13:20 - 14:05 | All Years
Shakespeare Escape Room
13:30 - 14:00 | All Years
Beat the Maths teacher at table tennis
14:05 - 15:05 | Year 11
STMO Talent Show

What is a Giving Day?

Below you will find answers to many common questions about St Thomas More Language College Giving Day