Coronation Street’s Chris Harper has supported the NSPCC’s annual maths fundraising event for its 25th anniversary.
He celebrated Number Day with a visit to Dulwich Wood Primary School in Dulwich on Friday, February 7th.
The NSPCC saw primary schools across London taking part in a range of maths related activities and games on Number Day’s 25th anniversary, and the charity is encouraging more schools to take part for the whole of February. These activities aim to enthuse children about mathematics, as well as fundraise for the NSPCC.
Chris hosted an assembly explaining what Number Day is about and promoting fun ways to engage in maths. After he visited classrooms to meet with the children and participated in the interactive mathematical activities and games.
Chris is best known for his roles as Nathan Curtis in ITV’s Coronation Street and Geoffrey Franklin in Call the Midwife. He first partnered with the NSPCC while portraying Nathan Curtis and has maintained a strong relationship with the charity ever since.
Across the UK, as part of the NSPCC’s Number Day, children also took part in a new exciting activity Who Framed Herbie Rained? from mathematical content creators, Sums of Anarchy. The maths-inspired mystery adventure features a brilliant inventor framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the task is to uncover the truth to clear his name.
Other new activities included Get Knotted by television’s Johnny Ball, and Baking with Numbers from Great British Bake Off 2023 finalist, Dr Josh Smalley.
Chris said: “I’m so pleased to be working with the NSPCC once again and this time for a day of maths fun! The activities and games that Number Day has to offer really show how interactive and fun learning about maths can be.
“As we all know, it’s incredibly important for children to have fun whilst learning and the day achieves this perfectly. The children have really enjoyed today and it’s always so great to see them interacting with not only with the activities, but also with each other.”
Sarah Campbell, NSPCC Schools Coordinator, said: “We are thrilled to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Number Day and we are very grateful to Chris for helping us mark this fantastic milestone.
“Number Day is so important because it gives children the opportunity to explore their love of maths. It’s always great to see how the day has been celebrated in Dulwich and as this year’s Number Day is extra special, we want schools and nurseries to know that it’s not too late to sign up! Children across the UK will have the chance to get involved in our incredible day of learning and play for the rest of the month.
“Around 80 per cent of the NSPCC’s income comes from supporters, including schools, and the charity simply couldn’t run its vital services that help so many children and young people without such support. Every pound raised adds up.”
