Highland school pupils at North Kessock Primary on the Black Isle run winter clothing bank to help their community
Kind-hearted youngsters at a Black Isle school are doing what they can to make sure people are safe and warm - after setting up a winter clothing bank for the community.
The pupils in P6/7 have been building up the clothing bank within their classroom in a bid to help whoever needs clothing this winter - regardless of their background or financial situation.
And their teachers are rightfully proud of the “amazing young people [we] work with” after they not only succeeded in making it a big success but also helped to spread awareness - even going so far as to craft a promotional video and even hitting the airwaves on MFR.
Kirsty Glass, who teaches P6/7 at North Kessock Primary School, said: “The children have been building up a Winter Clothing Bank within the classroom to help their local community as well as families in the Highlands and beyond.
“We plan to work with two local charities, Inspire @ Inverness Cathedral and The Highlands Support Refugees, to help distribute warm jackets and clothing to families who could benefit from a bit of help this winter.
“This is the second time some of the pupils have supported their communities and we are so hopeful that it will be as successful as their 2022 Winter Clothing Bank.”
She added that children and community have “been so enthusiastic” in their support of the clothing bank.
“Three of the children made [a promotional video], which was used by MFR, which was really exciting for them and generated more awareness.
“We’ve had a great response which we’re really grateful for. The cupboards [at the school] were stuffed with clothing for use within the Kessock community and wider Highlands.”
She added that the initiative was designed to help provide clothing for people regardless of their income or benefits status, and was for all ages as well. Clothes are also going to support refugees and people in war zones like Lebanon.
Ms Glass said the initiative also provided a chance for the children to “learn about how they can make a difference in the community, but also across Scotland and globally”.
