Plantsbrook School Christmas collection: A trio of caring students at Plantsbrook School have helped struggling families this Christmas by organising a collection that donated thousands of items to a local Food Bank.
Senior Student Leader Maya Jakhu and Deputy Student Leaders Melanie Dixon and
Raihan Khan decided they wanted to run a food collection for the festive season at the school, which is part of the Broadleaf Partnership Trust.
Aiming to support Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church, whose long-established Food Bank helps people from across the town, and backed by Plantbrook’s School Council, they raised awareness of the cause, reminding staff, students and parents to bring in their donations.
All tutor groups across the school collected a box each as a team – and last week Food Bank Manager Georgina Whateley visited the school to collect thousands of items for the Trinity Hill church.
The collection was such a success, student leaders at the school are now considering launching a regular ‘Food bank Friday’ scheme in the New Year.
Assistant Headteacher Lisa Proctor said: “The staff from Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church were very pleased with our donations and had to call for help to transport everything back to the church!
“I want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all of our students and their families who supported our School Council for such a good cause.
“Watch this space – our School Council reps are considering introducing a half termly ‘Food Bank Friday’ to continue their charitable work.”