Potters Bar schoolboys scrum on down for charity
BOYS at a Potters Bar school have raised thousands of pounds to help underprivileged children living thousands of miles away.
The Lochinver School pupils have raised nearly �10,000 for children in South Africa – a country 24 boys will be visiting for a two-week tour from April 7.
And to help promote their forthcoming trip, a charity dinner, auction and raffle took place earlier this month at the Heath Road school, hosted by former Scotland international rugby player, now BBC commentator, Ian Robertson.
A school spokeswoman told the Potters Bar Edition: “It was a tremendous success and as a result of extremely skilful auctioneering, Mr Robertson encouraged the guests to part with nearly �10,000 in exchange for some fantastic prizes.
“They [the boys] have been very busy raising funds to support the Sethani Charity in Kwa-Zulu Natal, just outside Durban, which they sponsored on their previous visit [in 2008].
You may also want to watch:
“The majority of the money will go towards the charity which the boys will visit during their tour, to see first-hand how they, together with their parents and friends of Lochinver, have helped children who are not so fortunate as themselves.”
The spokeswoman added: “Lochinver House pupils are incredibly lucky to be able to take part in such an experience.
Most Read
- 1 Hollywood heads to Hertfordshire with £700m Sunset Studios film and TV development plans announced
- 2 Free gift card when you park in Welwyn Garden City this summer
- 3 9 things you didn’t know about the making of Band of Brothers
- 4 The latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar
- 5 Support for Bukayo Saka continues as youth football team delivers shirt to England's Euro 2020 star
- 6 From Hertfordshire to the Strictly dancefloor: 7 Strictly Come Dancing contestant from the county
- 7 When is Team GB cycling star Laura Kenny in action at Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
- 8 Roll up! Roll up! Hatfield goes to the circus!
- 9 Dangerous Welwyn Garden City domestic abuser who slashed ex-girlfriend's throat jailed
- 10 8 filming locations of Netflix royal drama The Crown in Hertfordshire
“They will also play some tough rugby games against St John’s College, Hillcrest Primary School, Umhlali Prep School and Jan Celliers School, where they will be playing in bare feet!”
Other activities will include a visit to Table Mountain, experiencing Zulu culture and traditions in Shakaland, swimming in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, stick fighting, making spears, and watching a Super 14 rugby game.
