but to the growth and development of girls beyond the school curriculum. To this end, the school has an impressive track record in community affairs.

Students from all levels at BHS give to the community whether it be through raising money for a new campaign or spending time with senior citizens. BHS primary level students, for example, are involved with Keep Bermuda Beautiful's Rockwatcher programme. "Primary classes take turns to clean up specific areas during school hours twice a month,'' said primary department head Mrs. Lorna Andersen, adding the girls are supervised by parents and teachers. As well, several year six students take time out to visit senior citizens at Westmeath in Pembroke as part of their Red Cross Club membership.

"Students go to help out with functions, read to the elderly and put on performances for them,'' said Mrs. Andersen, adding that students visit the rest home in their free time. As members of the club, students also learn about the Red Cross, first aid and home nursing. BHS primary school teacher Ms Mary Kennedy said the club, which students join voluntarily, seeks to make the girls more aware of the Red Cross and its services. Years one and two students also visit senior citizens during the Easter and Christmas holidays. "The girls sing and talk to the elderly,'' said Mrs. Andersen. "And both the children and the seniors seem to love it.'' Raising money for charities is a big facet of school life at BHS. And once a term, BHS holds school-wide fundraising events. The money raised supports different charities, usually those which are in the public eye at the time, noted Mrs. Andersen. "For instance, we supported the World Wildlife Fund close to Earth Day (two years ago). In the past, we've also supported the Bermuda Society for the Blind and cancer organisations.'' Primary students also give to the Salvation Army's food drive. And each year, every primary class raises money to buy toys for the Salvation Army to give to children. "Girls earn money for the Salvation Army Santa's Anonymous scheme by performing household chores for their parents and friends,'' said Mrs. Andersen. As well, Grub Day, a special day when students are allowed to wear plain clothes for a fee, is very popular in the school and helps raise money for elected charities. Many students from years ten, 11 and 12 belong to the Leo Club, a junior branch of the Lion's Club. And they also raise money for charity through various activities. On a broader note, students support world charities like Amnesty International by writing letters (with parental permission) on Amnesty's behalf. They also participate in Amnesty's Christmas card campaign by sending cards to students in prison, according to dean of students Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes. Other community services are rendered through the Duke of Edinburgh awards programme. Each year BHS students in years nine and above take the demanding course. And this year about 30 girls are involved, many of which have their bronze and are working toward their silver, said Mrs. Hayes. Winning a Duke of Edinburgh award requires students to participate in various community benefits around the Island. As well, the girls must prove their competence in skills like camping.

Bermuda High School students are also happy to involve themselves in numerous other community events like the Agricultural Show and Senior Citizens Month as well as in volunteer services like candy striping at the Hospital. Indeed giving to the community is not seen as a chore for BHS students, but as a way of life. PHOTO CHAMPION BOOKWARMS -- Pictured receiving a record donation in March this year on behalf of the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children is Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association secretary Mr. Gordon Ashford, with Read-a-thon stars Melissa Harvey, left, Sabrina DiMeglio, second left, and Danielle Cross. The read-a-thon was another enterprising technique used by students to raise money for good will.

BHS ROCKWATCHERS -- Keep Bermuda Beautiful Rockwatcher chief Mrs. Kay Latter is pictured with BHS student Miss Emily Ferguson cleaning up part of the Island. Primary level BHS students clean up specific areas in Bermuda twice a month as part of their community service programme.

TEETER-TOTTER-THON -- Members of the BHS Leo Club are pictured cheering the end of their 24-hour see-sawing event last year in which they see-sawed nonstop from Saturday December 3 until Sunday December 4. The event raised more than $2,500 in pledge money for the Bermuda Special Olympics Association.