If you know me, you might be surprised that I'm doing this - if you know me really well then you'll realise that this isn't so surprising at all! It's something I have always wanted to do and to support such a wonderful cause - I'm thrilled!

Together with my colleagues at The Westlands School, we as a crazy and courageous bunch can do something amazing.

Please give generously! 

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Every year the Westlands School Sittingbourne support charities, but this year we are really going to push ourselves to the limit! Twelve teachers have bravely volunteered to throw themselves 10,000 feet out of a plane and raise money for a worthy charity that really does need more supporters.  Support Dogs receives no government funding and relies only on donations. It is a charity in need of desperate help and especially close to Miss Corner’s (Principal of 6th form) heart. The support dogs transform the lives of people with epilepsy, physical disability and children with autism. This charity is desperate for money to ensure that dogs are well trained to look after their owners and allow them to live a normal life. 

Nearly one in five adults in the UK have a disability and only 17% were born with their condition, which sadly means that any one of us could one day face such problems.

Support Dogs aim is to improve the quality of life and independence for people with physical disabilities by training their own pet dog as a Disability Assistance Dog.

The dogs are trained to assist and support their owners by carrying out tasks which are specifically tailored to their needs, for example: • Opening and closing doors • Picking up objects • Raising the alarm • Dressing and undressing • Operating control buttons • Loading and unloading the washing machine