Woodingdeans Sandy Austen goes Beyond the Call of Duty

Sandy Austen from Downs View School in Woodingdean has been awarded for her work as the chairwoman of The Friends of Downs View School charity.

The Argus Achievement Awards have prized Sandy as going Beyong the Call of Duty

After taking on the role in 2004, Sandy has organised countless events at the school in Woodingdean such as leavers’ proms, school discos and organising the schools Brighton Marathon team.

Her work has meant that the pupils at Downs View have benefitted from a new minibus, playground, sensory equipment, bikes, hoists and more! It is estimated that her efforts has helped raised a massive £230,000 for the school.

After 9 years of hard work, Sandy is retiring as chairperson.

A big congratulations for Sandy from the Woodingdean in Business team!

For more information about The Friends of Downs View School, please visit their website www.friendsofdownsview.org.uk

To read more about the charity on Woodingdean in Business please see our previous articles The Friends of Downs View Ball , Medium & Psychic Evening in Woodingdean and Friends of Downs View Quiz Night in Woodingdean