Case Studies
Here are just a few of the people and organisations that Sarum St Michael Educational Charity has helped over the past few years.
Here are just a few of the people and organisations that Sarum St Michael Educational Charity has helped over the past few years.
A counsellor who teaches on an MSc in creative writing for therapeutic purposes, Nigel Gibbons runs writing groups for The Compassionate Friends, the national charity for bereaved parents.
In his work for them, he leads workshops for parents whose children have died of addiction or suicide.
“I encourage people to listen to their inner self, so the writing is often very raw,” he says.
Nigel says it was the ‘imagination’ aspect of the MA in Theology, Imagination and Culture, as well as the combination of academic rigour in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, that made him decide to do this academic qualification at Sarum College.
“The programme has such credibility, realness and genuine openness,” he says. “And it’s important to me that Sarum fits my faith and where I am theologically.”
Hannah is studying a PGCE to teach RE. Inspired to pursue the career after a seeing the influence RE teachers had on her children whilst at school, Hannah was reminded how her RE teacher 20 years ago had helped to develop her as person. She reflects that her RE teacher taught her to accept people, to give to others and to have the resilience to keep going in tough times.
Hannah is determined in this 2nd career, having completed an undergraduate degree and now studying the PGCE at Bath Spa University to make a difference to the next generation. Sarum St Michael Educational Charity wishes her luck and supports her with a £2,500 bursary.
Coombe Bisset CE VA Primary School received £300 to fund a superb Hinduism Education Services day in the school. The RE Subject Leader said “the visitors made the workshops so enjoyable and enriching for both our KS2 classes”.
As you can see from the photographs, they had a colourful day, full of drama, dance, music and art, learning about Hindu culture and stories.
Assistant to the School Chaplain, Olivia aged 18, is a worthy beneficiary. Olivia spends 2 days a week in a Salisbury secondary school during her Gap Year and plans, after some time spent travelling, to pursue a career in the Church.
It’s no surprise the School wanted to keep hold of Olivia after she finished her A levels; whilst a student herself she started a Christian Union (CU) Club for Years 7,8 and 9s, the 12 – 14 year olds of the school community. Starting with 3 members it quickly grew to 50.
Now in a more official capacity Olivia runs a 6th Form CU lunchtime Club and aims to set up the same for Years 10 & 11, making sure that her poster campaign crosses the school far and wide, digitally and in person delivering assemblies.
“I’m so grateful to Sarum St Michael for helping to make this year happen for me. I think I’m really making a difference here”, says Olivia.
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