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parents much-needed respite and us a unique opportunity to inspire and support accessibility. Our fundraising calendar kicked off with Friday Night Lights: we dished out pizzas and Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and blasted out songs over the speakers to satisfy the crowds that had come to support the rugby. The atmosphere was electric. The seasonal PHAB favourite, Candy Canes, occupied not only the minds of many merry students and teachers, but also much of the prime poster real estate along the corridors. All in all, hundreds of candy canes were swapped between MTS and STHN and put everyone in a festive spirit. The marathon walk was one of the most challenging things we have ever done as a team. The 26.3 miles were long, tiring, and gruelling at times, but we knew that every step we took was raising money towards an excellent cause. We were so proud of ourselves when we finally made it to Tottenham Court Road several hours later, knowing that so many valuable donations

final night topped the lot as fancy outfits were donned and the hall was decorated with balloons, lights and all manner of other accessories. ‘DJ Rash’ Palmer, re hired after his performance at the Revue, ensured it was a night to remember as we all piled onto the dance floor. Overall, PHAB Week was an incredible experience and has been the highlight of our school life. The connections forged between hosts and their guests will be lifelong, as will the memories of the time we enjoyed. A massive thank you must go to all the MTS staff who made the week happen, especially Mr Flower, who undertook an incredible amount of work to help bring it to fruition. We cannot wait for PHAB Week 2023. Joe Marsden (U6th) PHAB fundraising 2022-23 It has been an eventful year for the PHAB Week Team as we push to raise over £30,000 pounds to host 20 disabled children for an unforgettable week at the Pioneers Centre, Shropshire, offering their

PHAB Week 2022 After a three-year absence, Merchant Taylors’ and St Helen’s were finally able to hold PHAB Week again, this time at our brand-new location, the purpose-built Pioneer Centre in Shropshire. Throughout the week, five groups rotated between the various activities offered, which included high ropes, rafting, caving, archery, abseiling and climbing. A particular highlight for our group was the high ropes, which encouraged many to overcome their fears and take the leap of faith. During our downtime, we enjoyed the run of the centre, participating in arts and crafts, table tennis, football, karaoke, and Mario Kart. In the evenings, everyone would join in with a whole-group activity. This kicked off on Monday with a Toy Story movie night on the big screen, while Tuesday saw us head outside for an evening by the campfire, during which we sang songs and ate our bodyweight in marshmallows. Karaoke followed on Wednesday, but the

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