One group focused on supporting older members of the community, explaining that they "decided it was important to help people in an older age group." After contacting local garden centres, they received generous donations of wildflower seeds from Ferndown Plant Office, Stewarts and Hillier Garden Centre. The seeds were then donated to Primrose Lodge care home, where residents can plant them and enjoy watching them grow and blossom for years to come.

Another group created an informative car insurance guide aimed at sixth form students. Recognising that many young people will soon be insuring their first vehicles, the students researched the topic and produced a poster that brings together key information in a clear and accessible format.

Other students worked with Liz, our Chaplain, with the idea of brightening up the school with donated seeds from Stewarts Garden Centre for a planting project around the school. Reflecting on their work, they said, "The project has gone really well and is going to be successful overall,"

Meanwhile, another team organised a clean-up of an underpass in Boscombe, removing graffiti and helping to improve the local environment. The students were proud that "there is now no graffiti on the walls." Local businesses were also grateful, Meyrick Cleaning donated supplies for the project, while Luxplay Arcade rewarded the team's efforts with 500 free credits each. Tom Hayes MP also praised the students' efforts, writing that "The subway looks so much better" and commending the "community spirit and effort involved." He concluded by stating that "Bournemouth depends on excellent, dedicated young men such as yourselves."

These projects highlight the creativity, initiative and community spirit of our students, whose efforts have benefited people of all ages and made a positive difference in the local community.