Stocking Appeal Helps Children of St Lukes and St Hugh's Special School

In keeping with the Christmas spirit A P Robinson & Co has chosen St Lukes Special Primary School and St Hughs Secondary School in Scunthorpe for their Christmas Charity Appeal. Over the past few weeks A.P Robinson & Co of Riby Square has been urging their clients and local contacts to place donations in their Christmas stocking hanging from the fire place in their main reception. The firm are using the monetary contributions to purchase educational and learning orientated gifts, such as block puzzles for the younger children and electronic equipment and books for the older children. These gifts will be delivered to the children a little closer to Christmas.

St. Lukes Primary School is a special school for pupils with moderate, severe and multiple learning difficulties aged from 3 to 11 years. Almost half of the pupils have additional problems such as autism, physical disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, epilepsy and other medical conditions.

Head Teacher of St Lukes, Rob Ashdown said: "Despite their difficulties, the children have the same needs and interests as all children. They enjoy many of the same activities and experiences as other young children and are really looking forward to Christmas."

St Hugh's Secondary School is also a special co-educational day school for students aged between 11 and 19 years with a wide range of moderate/complex learning difficulties associated with physical and or social needs. They embark on courses to enhance their curriculum and promote the development of a more inclusive society.

Marketing Manager of A P Robinson & Co, Lizzy Dale said: "These schools are in desperate need of further funding to improve the facilities for such a wide range of children with varied disabilities. On behalf of the firm and the schools, we would be so grateful to everyone who supports this appeal. It would make Christmas extra special for these children."

The firm are asking local businesses to join in with the idea and place a donation in the stocking for the children of St Lukes and St Hugh's.

Source: Scunthorpe Telegraph and Scunthorpe Target 14th December 2007, Brigg Life Magazine and Website 21st November 2007.