Children at Brackenfield School have spent the last week gathering their pre-loved books that they would like to see re-homed within the local community.
Harrogate school hosts charity book drive Children at Brackenfield School have gathered pre-loved books that they would like to see re-homed as part of a charity book drive. Pupils at the preparatory school on Duchy Road elected to support the community as one of their core school mission areas. The ‘Brackenfield Book Drive’ was an idea brought forward by the school’s Community Captains with the help of the School Council. Brackenfield’s Community Captains said:
"We thought the book drive would be a nice idea as we can share some of our favourite books with other children. "It was a good way for the whole school to get involved and help the community."All books have been donated to the ‘Children’s Book Project charity' - an organisation that focuses on ensuring the books are put in the hands of children that need them the most. Teaching staff at the school were "blown away" by the commitment and generosity of Brackenfield’s pupils and families to this project. Headmaster, Mr Masterson said:
"It’s quite typical of the Brackenfield family to take the initiative in supporting the larger community. "We talk a lot about books in our school and I’m delighted that all these books, which helped our pupils’ learning, can now be made available to others to benefit from too. "It’s a kind gesture and one that I am very proud of our Community Captains for. It is these young leaders that deserve the credit."Brackenfield School’s next open day is on Thursday 25th April – find out more here. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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