If students are unable to take part in the walk for medical or health reasons, then please inform us. For these students we suggest they bring some subject books to school.

In order for us to gather the information above, we require you to complete a Sponsored Walk 2025 Microsoft Form ASAP.

The walk will be tiring, so a sensible choice of clothing and footwear is essential. Please watch the weather forecast and encourage your child to dress accordingly. Students are permitted to wear PE kit, or non-uniform that complies with usual civvies day expectations and is suitable for a long walk. Sensible fancy dress is an option.  Students will be reminded of expectations in assemblies.

Refreshments will be on sale at the 4.5-mile point, and cash will be needed to purchase at this point. However, it is advisable that students carry their own supplies of food and drink. If your child is entitled to free school meals, they can collect their lunch at the beginning of the day from the Chill at CGS.

Members of staff will act as marshals, and the school minibus will be patrolling the route to transport any students back to school who are really struggling with the walk back to school. Main road crossings will be controlled by members of staff. I have also added further information below about the route and procedures in place during the walk. 

Chosen charities for CGS

• Yr 7 - Cancer Research
• Yr 8 - Cancer Research
• Yr 9 - Leukaemia UK
• Yr 10 - Beaumont House
• Yr 12 - Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance

CGS will use the sponsored walk money to support:

• Projects raised by the School Council
• Extra-curricular activities 
• The school's rewards system

 The New Route 

 

Getting sponsors

Sponsorship funds can be paid via the school shop.   Please include the word “sponsored walk” in the reference.

No sponsorship funds can be paid in cash/cheque. We hope that students will aim to raise as much as they can with rewards and incentives for the highest fundraisers.  

We hope you will be able to share the link via family and friends WhatsApp groups.

Some key points  

1. All crossings are monitored by a minimum of two staff, and warning signs will be in place on the road signs prior to the crossings. 
2. Staff are assigned to stretches of the walk to monitor behaviour and safety. 
3. Staff will also depart as walkers with each year group. 
4. Some staff will be walking at the back of the walk.
5. There will be a few staff patrolling in cars and the RCT mini bus will be in use to support the event.
6. Please encourage your son/daughter to wear suitable footwear for a ten-mile walk. Please keep up to date with the forecast for the day. 
7. Litter MUST not be dropped and must be placed in the rubbish bags at the various check points enroute. 
8. Students must register at the designated point (Haverholme Car Park).
9. No student should walk on his/her own.  
10. Students should bring some food and drink along with the opportunity to buy refreshments at halfway point.
11. In an emergency your son/daughter should make him/herself safe and a friend should remain with him/her until collected by a member of staff who will then transport them back to school. Any problems can be reported at to a member of staff who will contact Mr Allen for assistance. 

Andy Allen 
Sponsored Walk Organiser