Arts Fusion Success for CHS Sixth Formers
A group of Year 12 students at CHS have shown that creativity and compassion go hand in hand, following the huge success of their Arts Fusion event in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital’s Youth Service.
The event, organised entirely by the students themselves, brought together fashion from a range of well-known brands alongside collections from local fashion businesses. Guests were also treated to live performances from Old Waconian and former X Factor contestant Raquelle Gracie (Class of 2005) as well as Year 12 student Tara and student DJ Ted.
Jo from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital said, “A massive thank you on behalf of the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity to everyone who has sponsored the CHS Arts Fusion team and raised important funds.”
For the students, the evening was much more than just an opportunity to give back—it was a masterclass in event planning, teamwork, and creativity, providing invaluable real-world experience. Ted said, “Organising Arts Fusion taught us so much about collaboration and creativity. It was challenging at times, but knowing we were supporting such an important cause made all the effort worthwhile.”
Arts Fusion formed as part of the Gold Arts Award, a national qualification for students on CHS’s Creative Arts Pathway. This young person-led award offers insight into life as an arts professional, encouraging independent learning, leadership, and creativity. Students are challenged to develop their own arts practice, lead a project, investigate topical arts issues, and engage with the wider arts world.
