Stonehenge School Students Aim to Lift 26 Million Kilograms for Charity

Students at Stonehenge School in Amesbury are preparing to take on an ambitious weightlifting challenge, aiming to collectively lift an incredible 26 million kilograms during a week of physical education lessons.

The school-wide challenge will take place from 9 to 13 November 2026, bringing students together to promote physical activity, teamwork and positive mental health while raising money for charity.

Organised by the school's PE Department, the initiative aims to show students how exercise can benefit both physical and mental wellbeing, while encouraging them to develop healthy habits that can continue into adulthood.

Regular physical activity can help young people improve their fitness, confidence and concentration. The school hopes the challenge will also provide students with an opportunity to support one another, work towards a shared goal and experience the benefits of being part of a team.

The target of 26 million kilograms will require students to work together throughout their PE lessons, with every lift contributing towards the school's overall ambition.

Alongside the physical challenge, fundraising will play an important role in the event. The school is reaching out to local businesses and organisations to ask for support in helping make the initiative a memorable experience for students.

Businesses are being invited to contribute through financial donations, prizes, vouchers and products that could be used as fundraising incentives or rewards for the winning school house.

There are also opportunities for businesses to sponsor part of the challenge, support individual student or team achievements, promote the event through social media or advertise the initiative to their customers.

The school is also welcoming donations of weightlifting equipment that students could use during the challenge, alongside any other ideas that could help the event succeed.

Even small contributions could help the school reach its fundraising ambitions and encourage greater participation among students.

In recognition of their support, participating businesses could be acknowledged through the school's social media channels, promotional materials and event communications, where appropriate.

Aiden Robinson, from the PE Department at Stonehenge School, is leading the appeal for local support, inviting businesses and members of the community to get involved.

The initiative provides an opportunity for the local business community to support young people while encouraging healthier lifestyles, stronger teamwork and greater awareness of mental wellbeing.

Businesses interested in supporting the challenge or finding out more about the fundraising plans can contact Stonehenge School directly.

Stonehenge School is located on Holders Road in Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW. Further information about the school is available on its official website at https://www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk/.

The challenge will run from 9 to 13 November 2026, with students working together towards their ambitious target of lifting 26 million kilograms.

Those wishing to support the fundraising effort can find further details and make a contribution through the school's ParentPay fundraising page.