Hayesdown First School in Frome has raised £205 for local sight-loss charity Somerset Sight.
The money was raised at their harvest celebration which this year they focused on the joy of books and reading as well as the gift of sight, and held a harvest book swap.
During the Harvest Service each year group made a short presentation, giving thanks for the gift of books and reading.
After the service the whole school took part in the book swap and made donations collected in a wheelbarrow, specially decorated for the occasion by Miss Cooper.
The pupil council decided they would like to donate the money to Somerset Sight, to continue to support people in Somerset who are visually impaired.
Headteacher Sue Heal at Hayesdown school said, “Members of the school community know from personal experience how much Somerset Sight does to support those without sight. We know that the work of Somerset Sight touches the lives of many. So from all of us, thank you.”
Each month across the remainder of the school year the children will visit local care homes and nurseries to read to and share stories with residents and young children.
Holly Sutton from Somerset Sight said, “We are thrilled with this donation and think this fundraising idea is a brilliant one. We are dependent on fundraising, so would like to say thank you to all the students, parents and teachers who contributed to this lovely event.”
If you would like to do some fundraising for Somerset Sight please contact Holly on 01823 366147 or holly.sutton@somerset sight.org.uk.
