On Saturday 20th May, 106 Betty Layward children from reception to year 6, and some of their parents and carers will run the final leg of the Hackney Half Marathon at the school's challenge at Hackney Marshes. They have been running a mile a week at school for 12 weeks, so this last mile completes their half marathon!

On Sunday 21st May 10 parents and carers will be running the full half marathon to raise funds for our school!

In 2019, we ran for Project Playground and raised over £12K, nearly half of what was needed to completely redesign the woodlands, paying for all the equipment our children enjoy today. The Hackney Half was a really important part of the fundraising effort.

This time we are running for Project Renovate; our new mission to raise funds to redecorate the upper floor of our school. It’s a big project including 8 classrooms, the music room, the ICT suite, a large hallway, and the two stairways.

This part of the school hasn’t been improved for over 15 years and is now looking (and feeling) tired and worn. It's in need of repair and renovation to give our children more beautiful spaces in which to learn. Classrooms that feel loved and looked after, just like they are. A place that helps them bring their best self to their learning. A space that brings them light, space and joy!

It’s time to fix it and we need your help! 💪🏽

We know times are a lot harder than they were 2019 and that many people will be unable to donate, but for those who are able, please give what you can, to support the brilliant children running on Saturday, and the adults, parents and carers taking part in the Hackney Half on Sunday.

Thank you all. Kirsty