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Y12 Sleep Out
11 May 2026
The Sixth Form Sleep Out 2026 was an enjoyable, thought-provoking and inspiring event. I was initially drawn towards the idea of sleeping outside for one night, because of the fact that I would be able to raise awareness and money for homelessness which is a crisis that is often understated in light of all the other issues going on in the world.
Mrs Ravat, as well as all of the staff who were there at the ‘Sleep Out’ were incredibly supportive and facilitating during the event. Although the general aim of the event was to enable students to understand what being homeless is like, my colleagues and I were able to participate in teambonding games. From games such as ‘Splat’ or ‘Mafia’ the increasing togetherness of the members of our community, in attendance that evening was truly felt.
Along with games, we were able to hear from the ‘Jesuit Refugee Service’ Organisation who work very closely with homeless people, in particular those who are looking for permanent residency within the United Kingdom. Our speaker was not only incredibly articulate but also very compassionate as she spoke of the experiences of asylum seekers of whom she has worked with. As for me, this talk reminded me that this event was more than just an opportunity to get together with my school colleagues but more so an opportunity to give hope to others who are less privileged than me. I knew that by sacrificing my warm bed, hot shower and hot food I would be able to make a difference that would exceed any of my expectations when the time comes to look back on the wider consequences of this experience in the future. Those were my highlights for the event, I would highly recommend this experience to future Sixth Formers.
Jocel, 12 Lewis
The Sixth Form Sleep Out 2026 was an enjoyable, thought-provoking and inspiring event. I was initially drawn towards the idea of sleeping outside for one night, because of the fact that I would be able to raise awareness and money for homelessness which is a crisis that is often understated in light of all the other issues going on in the world.
Mrs Ravat, as well as all of the staff who were there at the ‘Sleep Out’ were incredibly supportive and facilitating during the event. Although the general aim of the event was to enable students to understand what being homeless is like, my colleagues and I were able to participate in teambonding games. From games such as ‘Splat’ or ‘Mafia’ the increasing togetherness of the members of our community, in attendance that evening was truly felt.
Along with games, we were able to hear from the ‘Jesuit Refugee Service’ Organisation who work very closely with homeless people, in particular those who are looking for permanent residency within the United Kingdom. Our speaker was not only incredibly articulate but also very compassionate as she spoke of the experiences of asylum seekers of whom she has worked with. As for me, this talk reminded me that this event was more than just an opportunity to get together with my school colleagues but more so an opportunity to give hope to others who are less privileged than me. I knew that by sacrificing my warm bed, hot shower and hot food I would be able to make a difference that would exceed any of my expectations when the time comes to look back on the wider consequences of this experience in the future. Those were my highlights for the event, I would highly recommend this experience to future Sixth Formers.
Jocel, 12 Lewis
