Bath pupils raise funds for charity with walk to Kelston Roundhill

Children at a Bath primary school have raised funds for a charitable project in Bangladesh by taking part in a sponsored walk to Kelston Roundhill.

Photo courtesy of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

The walk gave pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Weston the opportunity to experience the local landscape together as a school community while working towards raising funds for a global cause.

Kelston Roundhill is a prominent landmark near Bath with panoramic views that stretch as far as Wales and the Mendip Hills.

An ancient barrow topped with a distinctive cluster of trees, it offers a range of popular walking routes, including a section of the Cotswold Way.

The school has thanked families for their donations to CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. The money will fund a floating garden for a farmer in Bangladesh, enabling him to grow food to feed his family for a whole year.

St Mary’s headteacher Nicole Pecchia said: “We are incredibly proud of our pupils for their enthusiasm, determination and compassion throughout this sponsored walk.

“Not only did they enjoy the challenge of exploring Kelston Roundhill together, but they also demonstrated a real sense of global responsibility by supporting CAFOD’s vital work in Bangladesh.”

The school is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust. CEO Helen Taylor said: “This is a wonderful example of faith in action and the power of community.

“The pupils at St Mary’s have shown great teamwork and commitment, and their fundraising will have a genuine and lasting impact through CAFOD’s floating garden project in Bangladesh.

“Experiences like this help young people to develop empathy, awareness, and a sense of global citizenship that will stay with them for life.”