We have developed a range of links with the local community. Our children make visits to the local churches and we have
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visitors from the local community, including our community police officers, the fire service and the librarian from our local library.
We encourage the children to develop a sense of community by raising money for a range of charities. At our Harvest Assembly we collect food items that are distributed by the Wimbledon Guild. We make a collection after our Christmas productions for charities chosen by the children.