Hello! Welcome to our latest newsletter!
We hope this finds you well and looking forward to a new year!
What has been happening in our classes...
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions some of what we had planned, sadly was unable to happen. We are thankful that due to a combination of face to face and online teaching, as well as paper resource packs being sent out many of our students were able to continue with their learning in some format.
We were delighted to receive positive feedback from both students and organisations. Although there were some students who struggled to access our classes, we have seen many make great progress! Very well done to all our students, and our teachers, for adapting and continuing in spite of the challenges which have faced them.
In the new year, as well as continuing with our current classes, in whatever format we are able to deliver them, we plan to launch an IT/ESOL pilot course in Sheffield City Centre. We will develop a 12-week course and plan to trial this after February half term with a select group of learners from Snowdrop.
Fantastic Fundraising!
Our fabulous fundraising volunteer Rachel has been busy writing grant applications and we have been delighted to receive £8000 in grant funding this year! Many thanks to Rachel for all her hard work!
We also were gifted £100 by local Temple Spa businesswoman Jenny, who raffled off a gorgeous advent calendar in aid of our work! Thank you Jenny!
Welcome Lisa!
Lisa is the newest member of the Hope English School team, and will work as a volunteer funding and research assistant. She will work alongside Rachel with fundraising, as well as undertaking a research project into digital inclusion and the barriers faced by many, in the communities we work with.
We want to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. May you have the opportunity to rest and reflect on the last year and remember with thankfulness all the goodness of life.