Worsthorne Primary School makes generous donation of toys and gifts to Burnley Together Christmas Present Appeal

The donations were collected by staff and pupils at Worsthorne Primary School. The appeal was embedded into the personal, social, health and economic section of the curriculum, for each child to understand that there are others in need.

Miss Joanne Hanson, who is the school’s business manager, said they had been ‘blown away’ by the generosity of pupils and their families, adding: “We hope the gifts bring a smile on Christmas morning.”

Championed by the Burnley Express, the appeal collects gifts and toys for children, up to the age of 18. Families are referred by social services, health visitors, domestic abuse services, support workers and schools. The generous Burnley public always donate many wonderful gifts and next week a team of volunteer elves will begin the task of sorting all the gifts, ready to be sent out in time for Christmas Eve.