Two Head Teachers from Southport are taking their fundraising efforts to brand new heights in honour of Elsie Dot Stancombe.
Jennifer Sephton and Adrian Antell, Head Teachers of Farnborough Road Infants and Farnborough Road Juniors Schools respectively, are set to jump 15,000 feet out of a plane to raise vital funds for Elsie’s Story Charitable Trust, which has been set up in memory of Elsie Dot Stancombe.
But it won’t just be Jennie and Adrian getting in on the action. The school has implanted a ‘break the rules’ day where children will donate so that they can wear odd socks, dance in classrooms, mix with other groups, wear face paint and sport temporary tattoos.
There are a total of 15 rules the pupils can break, one for every thousand feet that Jennie and Adrian will be jumping.
The duo say they have no idea what to expect from the challenge but are delighted to have the full backing of pupils, parents and colleagues ahead of the dive, which will take place at Black Knights Skydive Centre on June 21st.
With just over a month to prepare, Jennie says the pressure is on.
She said: “I would not be doing this on any normal day! This is a charity so close to both our hearts.
“It was always a privilege to teach Elsie and be part of her learning journey at Farnborough. She was such a charismatic, determined young lady who always had an infectious energy and a sparkle in her eyes.
“Elsie is our inspiration and we wanted to do something to honour her memory and celebrate her incredible spirit.”
Adrian added: “Without a doubt we’re both going to be very scared when it comes to jumping! But we know Elsie would be absolutely overjoyed to know her teachers were doing a skydive for her.
“Elsie’s Story is such a wonderful charity that is determined to make positive long lasting change for the town and people of Southport. We want to show our unwavering commitment for the work they are determined to do.”
All donations towards Jennie and Adrian’s skydive will go to Elsie’s Story Charitable Trust and the community of Southport. To donate people can visit this link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/farnboroughroadheadteachers15for15