A ray of HOPE

posted by: Nick L | on: Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 17:14

Apologies for getting a bit behind on my blog, it really has been a frantic few days. Anyway, I just wanted to say something about our visit to Hope School in Wigan yesterday morning. It was absolutely fantastic.

We had been expecting a warm reception but nothing preapred us for the sight as our bus turned the corner into the school gates. The entire school, children and staff, were out in the playground to meet us. They were waving home-made flags, holding homemade Hope not Hate banners and wearing Hope not hate masks and hats.

Hope School is a very special school. It is a special needs school and the ethos behind it is really in tune with our tour. "We teach our pupils acceptance and respect for all people, whatever their background, need or ability," teacher Fran McCaul told us.

It was just tremendous to see they everyone was getting involved. Even the wheels of the children's wheelchairs had been specially decorated with our Hope suc logo for the day.

The school had even produced a video of the children making the displays. We were all so moved, even to the point that our photographer, Chris, was seen with a tear in his eye. And who can blame him. I know that it will be the pictures of the celebrities that get into the Mirror but for me this was the highlight of the tour so far.

To see our visit to Hope School go to http://www.hopenothate.org.uk/bus_tour_2008/index.php?getPage=day4