Pupils in Woodland are givers, not takers

CHILDREN from Woodland Primary School have been collecting for a foodbank through a reverse advent calendar. 

Teaching assistant Faye O' Brien said the idea came about when the children took part in a workshop about charity fundraising led by the WE group. Instead of taking something every day, they donate an item to a foodbank.

The school council and play leaders then co-ordinated the pupils to bring food items to school each day to fill up their reverse advent calendar.

Charlotte Allison, of Storehouse foodbank in Barnard Castle, collected the items on Thursday last week.

She said: “It’s amazing. I’ve had a quick look and there is such a lot. It’s is great that young people are involved like this.”