The packs were filled with vital essentials such as calculators, geometry sets, note pads, pens and pencils, and came in a drawstring gym bag made from recycled materials.
With 3.7 million children in the UK reportedly living in poverty, and many more affected by the current cost-of-living crisis, City Building worked with Glasgow City Council’s financial inclusion team to create the packs for new students.
Stephen Stone, headteacher at St Roch’s, said: “I know that our families will be very grateful for the support and the stationary packs will be used extensively by the young people."The back-to-school costs all add up so any additional help for our school community is gratefully received.” The project is expected to have cost upwards of £8000, with funding coming from City Building’s annual charity golf competition.Alan Burns, executive director of City Building, said: “Every child deserves an equal shot at an education.
"I am proud that City Building is supporting local young people to flourish through their donation of stationery. "I would like to wish the new first year intake the very best of luck with their school year. Work hard, have fun and enjoy.”
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