STUDENTS at a primary school in Woodley have been collecting items for two charities close to their hearts.
Pupils at the Rivermead Primary School, on Loddon Bridge Road, will be donating a range of good quality clothing and toiletries to The Cowshed and First Days.
Like many young people, the children had questions about the war in Ukraine and went to their teachers to ask about what they can do to help.
After a number of pupil-led class council meetings, the children decided that supporting the Cowshed and First Days was the way to make a difference
Both charities are running special appeals to support Ukrainian families coming into the area.
Isabelle, Elliott, Harsheel and Freya, students at Rivermead, are glad they can help to those in need.
In a joint statement they said: “Everybody has the right to essential resources like nice clothes and toiletries.
“We feel privileged to have had the opportunities to help these wonderful, local charities.
“These charities are well known in our community and they make a big difference to families and children and it’s good that we can contribute and help people in need.”
The students have been supported in their efforts by some very proud teachers.
Mrs Gemma Sloan, deputy headteacher, said: “The majority of children from across the school voted in favour of supporting this cause and I couldn’t feel prouder.
“Our children and families are incredibly thoughtful, kind and caring and when it comes to fundraising and helping others, their generosity seems to know no limit.
“We feel incredibly grateful to our school community for supporting this cause and making so many wonderful donations.”
