Kindness is one of our core MARK values, and nowhere is this more clearly expressed than in the Foundation's long-running partnership with the Zambezi Sunrise Trust.

At the end of last term, pupils from Lodge House came together to sort and pack school uniform and sports clothing for schools supported by OD John Gillette's charity. Working with volunteers, the Trust collects and distributes donated clothing to schools in Zambia, 'one suitcase at a time'.

One of these suitcases arrived in Zambia last week, bringing shirts and shorts to pupils at Linda Community School and demonstrating how small, practical acts of kindness can make a real difference.

Following the closure of Durham High School, we have also received a substantial donation of secondhand uniform, which will start to make its way to Zambia at the end of the Christmas term. Pupils from across the Foundation, including many of those who have joined the Foundation community from the High School, will help sort and pack this next batch. By giving their time and ensuring useful clothing finds a new home, our pupils are demonstrating our MARK values. 

Thank you to all the pupils, parents and volunteers whose generosity makes this possible. If you have good quality, clean, preloved uniform to donate, please drop it off at Durham School reception before half term so it can be redistributed.