Beyond 900 Campaign

Challenges

We are grateful for the generous support of our Governors and Reading Foundation Trustees, whose contributions have helped unlock key challenges, inspiring others to give and making a lasting impact on the future of Reading School.

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    Donor Stretch Milestone Challenge: 1500 Donors

When 1500 donors make their contribution, £10,000 will be unlocked, generously pledged by current parents of a pupil in School House.

117%
1759 donors
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    SLT sleepout

For every £2000 raised between £95,000 and £105,000, one extra member of the Senior Leadership Team will sleep outside overnight on the school field

134%
£141110
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    Fancy Dress

If £112,500 is raised, all teachers will be asked to wear fancy dress for one day.

125%
£141110
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    Teachers Rock

If we reach £120,000, teachers will perform music as a band and students can suggest their playlist.

117%
£141110
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    County House Challenge

When 180 donors make their contribution supporting County House, £900 will be unlocked, generously pledged by Dr Peter Coggan (County House OR 1961-1964).

195%
352 donors
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    East House Challenge

When 180 donors make their contribution supporting East House, £900 will be unlocked, generously pledged by Jaspal Pachu (East House OR 1999-2001).

187%
337 donors
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    Laud House Challenge

When 180 donors make their contribution supporting Laud House, £900 will be unlocked.

161%
290 donors
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    School House Challenge

When 180 donors make their contribution supporting School House, £900 will be unlocked.

183%
330 donors
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    West House Challenge

When 180 donors make their contribution supporting West House, £900 will be unlocked.

214%
386 donors
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    Donor Milestone Challenge – 550 Donors

When 550 donors make their contribution, £900 will be unlocked.

319%
1759 donors
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    Donor Milestone Challenge – 700 Donors

When 700 donors make their contribution, £900 will be unlocked.

251%
1759 donors
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    Donor Milestone Challenge – 900 Donors

When 900 donors make their contribution, £5000 will be unlocked, generously pledged by Jaspal Pachu (OR 1999-2001)

219%
1759 donors
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    Alumni Donor Challenge

When 50 alumni donors make their contribution, £2000 will be unlocked.

330%
165 donors
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    Parent Donor Challenge

When 400 parent donors make their contribution, all students can enjoy a non-uniform day on Friday 28th March.

195%
780 donors
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    International Donor Challenge

When over 35 international donors contribute, a video featuring a long serving teacher/former teacher will be released.

282%
99 donors

House Leaderboard - No. of donations

Rank House Donations
1st West House 397
2nd County House 367
3rd East House 350
4th School House 344
5th Laud House 299
6th Other 70

House Leaderboard - Amount Raised

Rank House Total
1st School House £29806.00
2nd County House £28295.00
3rd West House £24481.00
4th East House £19690.00
5th Other £15330.00
6th Laud House £13266.00
Challenge Description Status
Decade Challenge Donors from the Decade that receives the highest amount of donations will be awarded an exclusive 900th anniversary pin badge. Ongoing
Global Network To ensure the maximum possible Giving Day global reach, the first donors from Africa, China and South America will be entitled to name an annual prize at Junior or Senior Prize Giving. Ongoing
Parent Donor Challenge Plus The first 25 parent donors donating £250 or more will be collectively invited for a continental breakfast with the Headmaster. Completed
Alumni Donor Challenge Plus The first 5 alumni donors who donate £900 or more will be invited to a private school tour with Ashley Robson, CEO, during the Grand Reunion. Completed
Academic Challenges From a Read-a-thon and a Codeathon to 900 games of chess, students will engage in intellectual marathons to test their skills and raise sponsorship. Completed
Expressive Arts Activities Students will showcase their creative talents by building a replica of Reading School, creating a Play in a Day, and performing more than 9000 minutes of music. Completed
Community Challenges More than 50 students have elected to give back to the community, offering more than 450 hours of volunteering, visiting care homes, performing to patients in the Royal Berkshire Hospital, and coaching primary school students. Completed
Sports-Related Challenges More than half the school has opted to canoe, row, run, or hike, as well as undertake endurance challenges in cricket, basketball, badminton, football, tennis, and triathlon. Students will test their physical limits while raising funds. Completed