A wonderful fashion show was held at Stonyhurst on Saturday 25
th
February in aid of ‘Smile Ghana’, a charity which supports the
education of children in Ghana. Over 300 guests enjoyed a glass of bucks
fizz in the Top Ref whilst browsing around a colourful array of stalls,
before an exclusive viewing of our spring and summer collections,
expertly modelled by almost 50 Stonyhurst pupils.

The show was the inspiration of Kate Erskine and Anastasia Andrew,
who wanted to support ‘Smile Ghana’, a charity established by their
Theology teacher, Miss Greenwood. Currently, 48 children benefit from
the charity’s programme, which pays £150 a year to provide each child
with a basic education, as well as practical skills connected with
cooking, textiles and agriculture. Miss Greenwood said: “I named the
charity ‘Smile Ghana’ because a smile is the same in every language and
breaks all barriers. Also, a smile is so widely used in third world
countries, where they have nothing and yet somehow seem to have
everything. I am grateful to Kate and Anastasia for their hard work and
support. The money they have raised (over £2,000) will benefit whole
communities in Ghana as well as the lives of individuals and really make
a difference.”