Stour Valley Community School celebrated Purple Day this week in memory and celebration of Haydn Restarick, who sadly died in summer 2022. Haydn would now have been in Year 12, loved the colour purple and the annual event was held on his birthday, 22nd November. Students and staff wore non-uniform, often choosing to wear purple, and donated money to Addenbrookes Hospital, where Haydn was cared for. Although younger students did not know Haydn, the day provided the whole community with an opportunity to remember things which were important to him, including the playing of games and the importance of friendships. A total of £556.63 was raised.