King’s School Sixth Form students raised over £26,000 for The Christie at their annual Sixth Form Show, with their ‘Top of the Pops’ themed event. 

More than 100 Sixth Form students took part in The Show – one of the school’s most hotly-anticipated calendar events – putting on an energetic performance of music and dance, and showcasing their incredible organisational skills, choreography and talent. With over 500 tickets sold, £2,000 raised in the raffle and £3,000 raised in the silent auction, the event was a huge success. Over the last 26 years, The Sixth Form Show has raised a staggering total of more than £250,000 for The Christie.

Louise Dawson, Community Fundraising Officer for The Christie Charity, added: “The King’s School has shown relentless dedication to us as a charity partner, and to their fundraising efforts for nearly three decades. To reach the £250,000 mark is remarkable and truly inspiring to everyone involved, to the local community and our patients. 

We are incredibly proud and grateful to the students and to King’s School for their successful partnership.”

Organised by students and led by Sixth Form Charity Prefects, this year’s ‘Top of the Pops’ show theme paid homage to 80s, 90s and noughties pop artists and bands, including Backstreet Boys, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and One Direction, with students relishing the fashion from the times and performing lively dances and acts.

Charity Prefect, Annabelle Jordan, said: “This year’s Sixth Form show has been such an amazing experience from early planning stages to the final triumphant bow. Nearly everyone in the Sixth Form got involved, and they all brought their enthusiasm, creativity, and, without a doubt, their best dance moves, to make the show truly memorable. Organising the show was such a fun challenge for a great cause, which made it all the more worthwhile!”