A collage of four images with "St Edmund Hall Community & Giving Week written in the centre". The top left image is of the college rugby team after winning Cuppers, the top right image is of the College choir singing, the bottom left image is of students graduating and the bottom right image is of a student ambassador at an Open Day.

ST EDMUND HALL COMMUNITY & GIVING WEEK

25th April–2nd May 2025

From 25th April to the 2nd May, 2025, #GiveItYourHALL and help us celebrate our community of students, staff, alumni and friends!

Our Community & Giving Week will be a chance reflect on all we have achieved as a college while raising vital funds for student support, access and outreach initiatives, and extracurricular activities such as sports clubs, music and arts projects.

Inspired by the first documented reference to St Edmund Hall in 1317, we are calling on Aularians around the world to #GiveItYourHALL and join the 1317 Challenge! During the week, the Teddy Hall community will be taking part in a range of exciting activities with a focus on the College and the number 1317.

Are you up for the challenge? Choose one of our example activities below or come up with your own and send in the details to be in with a chance of winning prizes such as tickets for you and a guest to a Formal Hall in Trinity term (current students only), £50 shopping vouchers or some Teddy Hall merchandise.

Need some inspiration? Here are some 1317 Challenge ideas to get you started:

  • 1,317 steps: Take a lunchtime break and go for a walk of 1,317 steps a day. Perhaps include a few laps of the Front Quad or head to the Botanic Gardens.
  • 1,317 star jumps: Complete a total of 1,317 star jumps throughout the week, either all at once or in sets. Sit-ups, push-ups or another exercise of your choice could also work well.
  • 1,317 words: Write a short story or an essay about Teddy Hall’s history, traditions, or your experiences at the College, using exactly 1,317 words. If you prefer verse, try writing a poem about the Hall using 1,317 characters.
  • 1,317 seconds of music: Play 1,317 seconds (21 minutes, 57 seconds) of music each day, either on your own or with fellow Aularians. This could be a favourite song or something that reminds you of your time at the College.
  • 1,317 seconds of silence: Trinity term can be a stressful time for students. Practice mindfulness by spending 1,317 seconds a day (21 minutes and 57 seconds) in silent reflection or meditation.
  • 1,317 creations: Create a photo collage, painting, drawing or any form of visual art that represents something meaningful to you about the College.
  • 1,317 seconds of nature: Spend 1,317 seconds (21 minutes, 57 seconds) outside each day. Perhaps go for a walk around the beautiful gardens by St Peter-in-the-East or take a break in Benefactors’ Square, by the Green Wall.
  • 1,317 metres: Get moving by running, swimming or cycling 1,317 metres each day. If you want to go further, try a 13.17km run, swim or cycle during the week.
  • 1,317 giving: Commit to a monthly £13.17 donation to the College to help us reach our HALLmarks campaign goals. By doing so, you will also join The Aularian Society. Recurring gifts can also be made annually and quarterly. Or make a one-off £1,317 gift to boost our Community & Giving Week total!

Use one of the examples above or come up with another 1317-theme activity of your choosing. Don’t forget to share the details and any photos/video proof of completed challenges via the submission form below to be in with a chance of winning a number of prizes.

Got a question? Please contact aularianconnect@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Support Community & Giving Week

During St Edmund Hall Community & Giving Week, we will be raising funds towards:

Whether it’s £20 or £2,000, every donation makes a huge difference to the College and the student experience. Make your gift using the buttons below:

Image of crowd and Teddy Hall flag after winning Cuppers Rugby Final
Picture of a student ambassador showing prospective students around on an open day with "Access & Outreach" written on top
Picture of St Edmund Hall choir singing with "Culture Fund" written in the bottom right of the image
Image of students throwing their hats at graduation with "Student Support" written above

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Send in your 1317 Challenge!

Tell us about any 1317 Challenge activities or events you have taken part in during the week and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!

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Completed challenges

Watch this space – challenges will be recorded here as they come in…

 

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  • Hallmarks Campaign Total £50m 31% 31%

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