PUPILS at a Surbiton school are helping veterans at a care home by taking part in a charity walk.
At least 24 boys from Southborough High School, including those from its Combined Cadet Force programme, will tread the 10km Winter Walk route through London on January 24 to raise money for Royal Star & Garter.
Years eight and nine pupils have been regular visitors to Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton since 2024 as they work towards their Young Leaders Award, and raised more than £2,800 for the charity in the 2025 Winter Walk. Residents have also been to Southborough High to give talks to year seven students.
Home manager Helena Maher said: “Residents here really look forward to the visits from Southborough pupils.
“We love welcoming them into the Home and seeing intergenerational friendships blossom. We’re grateful that they will once again raise money for Royal Star & Garter with their Winter Walk.”
This year the pupils will be joined on the walk by three members of staff, including headteacher Niall Smithand a school governor.