Morrisons finds a novel way to help school near Inverness

Children at Daviot Primary School celebrated yesterday’s World Book Day with a donation of new books for their library from the Morrisons Foundation.

The Morrisons Foundation has partnered with the National Literacy Trust to donate 5500 books to help inspire and nurture a love of reading for more than 100,000 primary school children.

In addition to helping pupils with their literacy skills, the donated books have been specifically chosen to cover topics that are relevant for the development of a child’s mental health, their emotional wellbeing and social inclusion.

Kylie Omand, community champion at Morrisons in Millburn Road, said: “I’m delighted that through the partnership between the Morrisons Foundation and the National Literacy Trust we’re able to provide these wonderful books for pupils at Daviot Primary School in our community. It’s great to be able to help encourage children to read with their friends, families and teachers and I hope that they enjoy reading the books for many years to come.”

Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy Trust, said: “It’s wonderful to be working with the Morrisons Foundation for the fifth year.”

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