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Kind-hearted pupils of an Inverness primary school turned their run up to Christmas into a chance to give back to their community this year.

With all celebrations put on hold by Covid restrictions, Primary 7 students at Lochardil Primary School decided to spread some cheer themselves by donating food parcels for the most vulnerable.

After the school’s traditional Halloween Party and Dress Up Disco were called off youngsters were encouraged to make donations to food banks instead, using the money that would otherwise have gone to paying for their tickets for both events.

Pupils worked together to count, sort and pack boxes of food for local elderly residents and organisations who support families over the Christmas period.

Donations included quantities of tinned food as well as pasta, rice, cereal, tea and coffee.

Twelve full hampers were collected in total by Anna Slastienko from Inverness Women’s Aid with another 10 going to local residents and the remainder to be distributed for wider distribution through local food banks.

Pupils said the exercise in generosity had helped them become more aware of caring for their community and that they had really enjoyed achieving something for others who were in need of help.

Head teacher, Audrey Kellacher, said she was delighted pupils were able to take part in an exercise that was purposeful and relevant.

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