Students at Northampton Academy have been busy taking part in Operation Christmas Child, run by Samaritan’s Purse.
Organised by the Student Leadership Team, students across the academy have donated 147 shoe boxes filled with toys, books, toiletries and other such items, which will be sent out internationally to less fortunate children of all ages. In addition, students have raised more than £230 to cover the postage.
Naomi Francis, Head of Year 13, said “Operation Christmas child has been a fantastic success. We have thoroughly enjoyed the experience which has shown how generous students and staff at our school are. We have all come together to help make Christmas more special for others. The commitment from the students has been overwhelming and the student leadership team have spent a lot of their own time wrapping and packing boxes. It really shows that Christmas is a time for giving!”
Students across the academy relished the opportunity to take part in this project. Hollie English, Deputy Head Girl, commented “I’m so proud of the school coming together to help those that are less fortunate. It has been such a humbling experience and I have enjoyed leading the team on this initiative.”
Matthew Bates (Head Boy) said he was “overwhelmed with the amount of boxes collected and proud to do our bit for the wider community”.
For further information or to donate to Operation Christmas Child please visit their website