An outworking of the school’s ethos is through our engagement in helping those in need both locally and internationally. The school regularly has initiatives which are led by students to raise awareness and offer practical help. So far in 2023 students have donated a vast amount of food to the local foodbank, and are partnering with Age UK Gateshead to provide financial support, gifts at Christmas, student volunteering and visits to the dementia day centre. We see this aspect of Emmanuel College life as key to not only educate students about social needs through showing practical love, but developing the virtues in our students that will help them and the society they are part of to flourish.