Wisbech Grammar School is proud to announce its successful contribution to the Rotary Club Shoebox Scheme, with pupils and staff packing and donating 150 shoeboxes filled with gifts for children, families and older people living in Eastern Europe.
The annual Rotary initiative provides essential and uplifting items to communities where poverty, displacement and hardship remain widespread. Using the charity’s guidelines for suggested contents, pupils carefully selected toys, stationery, toiletries, warm clothing accessories and household items appropriate for each type of box.
This year’s effort was led by the school’s Charity Committee, who coordinated donations and organised packing sessions involving pupils from across the school. Their commitment, alongside the generosity of families and staff, resulted in a record number of boxes donated.
Mr Barney Rimmer, (Headmaster) said "We are incredibly proud of school community. Each shoebox represents a small act of kindness that will have a big impact on someone’s Christmas. Supporting the Rotary Shoebox Scheme is an important part of our commitment to community service."
The 150 boxes have now been collected by the Rotary Club and will be distributed to families in need across Eastern Europe.