Bondholders urged to help pupils go to the ball

Penguin PR is urging fellow Marketing Derby Bondholders to get behind an appeal launched by students at a city school to fund a prom.

Due to a lack of funds after government cuts this year, the prom committee at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, is asking people to sponsor a pupil for £10 to end what they describe as the ‘biggest year of their life’.

Oreoluwa Idowu, student and member of the prom committee, said: “We are asking the Derby community to donate what may seem like a small amount to them, but would mean the world to us as the next generation of Derby.

“We want to end the year on a positive note and carry that energy into the next chapter of our lives, so we ask you to consider this an investment into Derby’s future.

“We want to bring everybody together one final time and also offer underprivileged students the chance to experience a luxury event they may never have the opportunity to again, as a well-deserved reward for their hard work.”

The school has already raised some funds towards the event by making and selling candles, puff puff’s (an edible treat) and jewellery, with all funds raised going towards the event.

It has already received donations from local businesses to be raffled off, contributing to the fund, along with former Bemrose School pupil DJ Natty, who is generously volunteering his time to DJ at the event.

The school would also appreciate any donations of party-themed items that could help make the event a success, such as prop booths, 360-degree photo stations, and new occasion wear.

Beaulieu Watson, head of year 11 at The Bemrose School said: “I am so proud of all the hard work this year 11 cohort have already put into self-funding this event, which would mean the world to them.

“It would be such a shame for them to miss out on a landmark event that concludes their time with us here at the school.

“We are all looking to the community to help us make their dreams come true.”

A GoHelpMe fund page has been created, and the school is asking the community to donate £10 to sponsor one of 120 pupils to attend their end-of-school prom.

To contribute, visit http://www.gofundme.com/f/the-bemrose-school-year-11-prom-sponsor-a-child.