Senior pupils from Braidhurst High School once again delivered our annual food parcels to the elderly and the needy within the local area. The response to this year’s collection was fabulous and resulted in all residents in the sheltered housing complex at Baillie Court receiving a gift box.

Groceries and small gifts were donated by pupils and staff and collected by Mrs McKay in the RME Department. The boxes were then wrapped and dressed by Mrs Dalzell in the PE Department and when they were looking fantastic, they were delivered, by Santa’s little elves, to the people in the community who need it most.

This was once again a successful event, which people in our community greatly appreciate as is demonstrated by the level of telephone calls received expressing gratitude, often before the pupils return from delivering the boxes.

Staff and pupils feel this is a worthwhile cause and gain a real sense of satisfaction from being involved. Pupils taking part gain valuable life skills such as empathy and initiatives such as this one help the pupils to foster a real sense of community spirit within the Forgewood area.