Friday, 22 November was Cooper House’s day in the spotlight, and they made it one to remember by supporting Movember, the global charity raising awareness for men’s health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. With a mix of fun activities, dressing up and competitive edge, the whole school got involved to make a difference.
Molly, joint Cooper House Captain, explained the choice of charity: “This year, we picked Movember because it’s so important to raise awareness around men’s mental health and prostate cancer. These aren’t topics that people talk about enough, so we wanted to get everyone thinking about them.”
Cooper House took the fundraising to a new level with some unique activities. Students could buy stick-on moustaches – coined as “Buy a Tash for Cash”, which added a splash of humour to the day. There was also a twist on the classic party game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, with participants pinning moustaches on photos of Molly, Nicola (fellow House Captain), and Mr. Kelly, Academic Head of House.
Lunchtime saw the traditional Cooper Inter-House dodgeball match played out in Lisvane Hall. The majority of the senior school came to watch what turned out to be a very competitive and entertaining tournament, from which Cooper emerged victorious in both the Junior and Senior competitions.
Cooper students and staff came together dressed head to toe in their signature blue, filling the school with house pride and energy. The day was a perfect blend of fun and awareness, all for a meaningful cause.
Adding to the fundraising efforts, Mr. Kelly, completed an incredible personal challenge in the lead-up to the Cooper House Day. On Saturday 16 November, he ran laps around Bramcote Athletics Track from sunrise to sunset, racking up an impressive 70 kilometres! His dedication not only raised more funds but also inspired students to push their limits for a good cause – what an amazing achievement.
Congratulations to Cooper House for organising another fantastic House Day. The link to support Mr Kelly’s Go Fund Me for Movember is still open – click here to donate. Crews House, you’re up next in the new year!
