Rosen Bello in 8 Heath decided he wasn’t going to wait until he was in Year 10 until he could join the CAFOD group in school, he wanted to do something positive to raise funds for the charity now.

With his mum’s help, Rosen decided to organise a Family Fun Day in Dagenham this weekend, May 28, with him running a sweet stall and his mum a make-up stall.

This is the first time Rosen has attempted anything like this and he says he is looking forward to it and raising lots of money. 

Headteacher Mr Halliwell said: “To organise something on this scale is fantastic for a 13 year old boy. I love the fact that he didn’t want to wait another two years to start helping the charity. “ Rosen’s Head of Year, Mr Senior added: “He has impressed me with his determination and drive.”

Parents and students are encouraged to go along and support the Fun Day at Woodward Hall on Saturday.