Students raise money for much missed school staff member's favourite charity during 'Dogtober'

Tracey Cadogan was a very caring member of staff who had supported many students at Sawtry Village Academy since joining the school in 2006. In her spare time, she supported

the local dog charity ‘A Second Chance Rescue.’

Sadly, she passed away last year after a short illness.

Throughout October, staff, students, parents, local residents and the local Co-op store collected dog food, dog toys, bowls and treats for their initiative named ‘DOGTOBER.’

Neil Wilson, who is a member of staff at the academy and worked closely with Ms Cadogan, said: “Tracey would have been completely overwhelmed by the fantastic efforts of everyone

who has contributed to DOGTOBER. In such difficult times for so many it is heart-warming to see so many people contributing to such a worthy cause.

“Staff and students at the academy cannot think of a better way of remembering such a fantastic member of staff and would like to thank everyone who contributed, including the excellent contributions from Sawtry Co-op.”

It is hoped that the initiative will now become a permanent fixture on the Sawtry Village Academy calendar and going forward across all other CMAT schools