SCHOOLCHILDREN at a Southport primary school have been creating charity shoeboxes as part of their Christmas charity campaign this month, with the shoeboxes going to some of the most disadvantaged children across Europe.

Pupils from Year 2 at Linaker Primary School in Southport, part of the Endeavour Learning Trust, have created over 20 charity shoeboxes as part of the Rotary Shoebox Scheme. 

This project helps provide children most in need with a small parcel of gifts and essential items to bring joy this Christmas season. 

Donations from pupils included items like toys and games, jigsaw puzzles, crayons, pens, colouring books, wooden or plastic toys, games, playdough, as well as practical items like warm clothing, hats, scarves, gloves and other cosy accessories.

The Rotary Shoebox Scheme collects and sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to disadvantaged children in Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, and Ukraine (via Poland), ensuring they receive them in time for Christmas.

Mark Cunniffe, headteacher at Linaker, commented:- “Our charitable spirit runs deep at Linaker, and our diverse community means we have a very international outlook. Our pupils have taken to our shoebox appeal with real enthusiasm, powered by them knowing they’re making a difference to children just like themselves across Europe.”