Hassocks pupils save the day and return wallet to owner

Three pupils at Downlands Community School in Hassocks saved the day when they found a wallet '“ containing £170 in cash '“ and reunited it with its grateful owner.
Year 9 students Charlie McGhee and Ewan WilliamsonYear 9 students Charlie McGhee and Ewan Williamson
Year 9 students Charlie McGhee and Ewan Williamson

Year 9 students Charlie McGhee and Ewan Williamson (pictured) together with Year 8 pupil Leo Watts came across the wallet on their way to school, and handed it into Downlands Reception.

With a little detective work, the school’s Mrs Pryor and Mrs Smith were able to track down the relieved owner, Hassocks window cleaner Dan Southcombe – who also happened to be a former student.

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Dan was so pleased he gave the students a financial reward as well as a free window cleaning voucher for their parents.

Headteacher Mr Wignall said: “I am proud of the fantastic students at Downlands and the wonderful citizens they are becoming.”