Care home boosted by kind-hearted pupils

IAN BUNTING

Generous Whifflet schoolchildren did their bit for elderly members of the community with a festive- themed extravaganza.

St Mary’s Primary hosted a Christmas jumper dinner and presentation assembly event.

School uniforms were ditched for the day as the kids dressed in their finest festive attire.

Primary Five and Six pupils used the entertaining occasion to present staff from the nearby Centenary care home with several presents and a cheque for £400.

The funds were raised during several school activities and gratefully accepted by care home activity co-ordinator Tracy O’Keefe and resident Helen McGoogan.

A St Mary’s Primary spokesperson said: “It was our pleasure to hand over a range of gifts and a £400 donation to Centenary care home.

“We’d like to thank everyone who donated.”

Time of cheer The children gathered for the Christmas jumper dinner and presentation assembly wearing their finest festive-themed clothing

Bringing joy Care home resident Helen McGoogan (left) and activity co-ordinator Tracy O’Keefe gratefully accept the school’s gifts and cheque

Hats off Donations raised £400 for Centenary care home