A headteacher said he is incredibly proud after secondary school students completed a ten-mile walk for a hospice charity.

A group from Shoreham Academy hiked over the South Downs to raise funds for St Barnabas House in Worthing.

The students have raised over £1,600 between them.

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Jim Coupe, principal of Shoreham Academy, said: "We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication and hard work.

Over £1,600 has been raised so far (Image: United Learning)

"Their participation in the charity walk reinforces the values of community and compassion that we hold dear.

"Supporting St Barnabas House aligns perfectly with our school’s ethos and we are thrilled to contribute to their vital work."

Ellie Beadell, community fundraiser at St Barnabas House, said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Shoreham Academy for their wonderful support of St Barnabas House.

"They took on their ten-mile challenge with passion and dedication and have raised a fantastic amount for the hospice.

"It is thanks to support like this from our local community, that adults with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones can enjoy life as fully as possible for the time they have left together.

"Thank you and well done to everyone involved.”

The school headteacher said he is 'incredibly proud' of the students (Image: United Learning)

Further donations can be made on https://www.justgiving.com/team/shorehamacademy2024.

All the money raised will go towards St Barnabas House, which supports people with life-limiting and often terminal illnesses.

The charity, which has supported members of the Shoreham Academy community before, offers a range of free care services including home care and hospice care.

Since it was set up in 1973, the charity has helped 44,000 people and has had 233 patients admitted to its in-patient unit.

Last year, the charity made more than 9,000 daytime visitors to help people in their homes who needed care.

The charity relies mainly on donations from members of the community and fundraising events.