Badley Day 2026
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Badley Day, our annual community day on Wednesday 23 September, brings students and staff together in a whole school celebration of John Badley's vision and the school motto, 'Work of Each for Weal of All'.
This simple phrase emphasises the idea that by working together - contributing individually, as well as collaboratively - everyone can support the wellbeing of the whole community.
During the afternoon, students will choose to take part in one of five exciting challenge activities as part of a fundraising event. Friends and family are invited to sponsor their efforts, with all money raised supporting the John Badley Foundation's 100% bursary programme, strengthening our diverse and inclusive community.
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Taking part in the Sand Quarry Dash, participants can join their friends in doing as many laps as they can on this physically demanding undulating course, all while raising funds to create life-changing opportunities for young people.
JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sandquarrydash
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Students taking on this challenge will throw themselves into Outdoor Work, harvesting apples, chopping and stacking logs for the winter, sorting wool, and pulling dragon weed from the pond. It promises to be a physically demanding afternoon, with every effort helping to raise funds that create life-changing opportunities for young people.
JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sortchoppull
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Students taking on the HYROX-style Gym challenge, will push their limits through a series of demanding timed challenges that test strength, speed and endurance, helping to raise vital funds for bursaries!
JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/gymchallenge
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Students on this challenge will break out their best party moves and disco outfits until the final song fades and their aching feet can take no more, all while raising funds to create life-changing opportunities for young people.
JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nonstopdisco
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Students taking part in our sponsored 'Run, Swim, Cycle' challenge will run and cycle as many laps as they can of a set route in the school grounds, in addition to as many lengths of the swimming pool as possible - all against the clock!
JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/runswimcycle
If you have any questions about the charity or would like to make a private donation, please contact Tanya and Sarah in the Bedales Development team at development@bedales.org.uk.