This summer has been an exciting time for fundraising for St Catherine’s School, Ventnor.
In June, the school held its annual Summer Fair on the School field, featuring fun stalls run by the students and staff. The Ventnor community came out to support the event, helping the school to raise over £2,000.
The Ethel Dares Wing Walk
Following the fair, St Catherine’s introduced a new fundraising challenge: The Ethel Dares Wing Walk at Sandown Airport. Participants took on the thrilling experience aboard the iconic Boeing Stearman Biplane.
A team from Howdens Insurance: Richard, Luca, Caleb and Olly, along with St Catherine’s supporters Marc, Clare, Jerome, Kalena, Penny, Leigh and Georgina raised over £8,000.
Lashings at Ventnor Cricket Club
Next, St Catherine’s was invited to participate in the Lashings event at Ventnor Cricket Club.
The Fundraising team, Susan, Tanya and Emily spent a hot summer’s day selling raffle tickets for the event, raising over £1,000.
12,000ft skydive
To conclude the summer activities, 13 brave fundraisers took part in a 12,000ft skydive, organised by Skydive Sandown. Skydivers Tanya, Jason, Carly, Kat, Ella, Brooke, Serena, Robert and a team from Ventnor seafront Golden Sands – Phoebe, Charlie and Jacob – completed their jumps and raised an impressive amount.
Challenges in 2026
St Catherine’s has opportunities to join its 2026 Abseil, Wing Walk and Skydive teams.
If you would like more information, please email Tanya at [email protected].
You can also visit St Catherine’s School website and follow St Catherine’s School and St Catherine’s School Fundraising on social media for updates.
News shared by Tanya on behalf of St Catherine’s School. Ed
