This term, girls from Edinburgh House have been clocking up miles through an impressive range of activities in support of the charity, Dementia UK.

Day one began bright and early, with our first runner setting off at 6:30am, and continued with running, rowing and cycling – made all the better by having machines set up in the Common Room. Swimming contributed an amazing total of up to five miles, alongside an array of other sports including padel, hockey and kayaking. It was also a brilliant to see the Edi girls complete a mile walk together.

The Moveathon truly went global, with Edi parents and OGs (Old Greshamians) completing miles for us from as far afield as Australia, Ecuador, Germany, Switzerland and Thailand.

The Moveathon concluded with an exciting grand finale, where rugby legend Ben Youngs cycled the final 5km in the Edi Common Room, alongside Mr Knight.

The aim of the Moveathon was to support Rosie Dennis, Head of Athletic Development, in her fundraising for Dementia UK. Rosie, who lives in Edinburgh House, is currently training for the London Marathon and continues to inspire the girls with her dedication, commitment and positive energy.

A huge thank you goes to the Edi family for their incredible generosity and enthusiasm in supporting this year’s Moveathon in aid of Dementia UK. Thanks to the collective effort of pupils, parents and OGs, the 552-mile target has not only been reached but well and truly smashed.

If you would like to sponsor the Edi girls and Rosie to support Dementia UK, you can make a donation here: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/rosie-dennis