This was my old stomping ground and can I just say, it felt so strange stepping back through those doors. A lot of things had changed, but a lot hadn’t either! Whilst there I had the pleasure of speaking with Debbie Law who is now trying to get me onto her alumni board…can you imagine! Anyway, she was telling me how much these 10 laptops can change a child’s learning, the real difference it can make. Especially with them now moving to live lessons after half-term. She already had a few students in mind who some of these would be going to the very next day! It was a real pleasure to be back there, and a real pleasure to be able to help and support the learning of 10 different kids.
It is a fantastic act of generosity from Jay. At a time where many people are struggling, it is wonderful to see people giving selflessly to the community that they belong to. These laptops will make such a big difference to children and their families and help them to continue with their learning at home until we can have everyone back in school with us.
I had mentioned on the phone that I would be donating a couple of laptops to the school after they expressed their need, I wasn’t entirely sure how many I would be able to donate at that point so didn’t want to give specifics. When I arrived Diane was expecting two laptops, instead she got 8 and she was just thrilled. There were almost tears from both of us! She was telling me about how amazing all the kids have been during lockdown and how hard it is to balance learning, mental health and screen fatigue. But at least now there are 8 more children who can have full access to the live lessons they are providing. I am truly humbled that I can be a part of that.
We have been completely over-whelmed by the spirit of generosity in the laptop donation from Steel River Drinks. This additional provision is a life-changer for our students, providing them with vital access to Live lessons, something they could not achieve without such a generous gift.
My main focus was on the secondary schools because…they just have way more kids to provide resources for. But when I heard that St.Patrick’s primary school would benefit from a donation as well, I got in touch and organised it asap. I didn’t go here myself but I have a lot of mates who did, and so being able to support them really meant a lot to me (especially since my uncle designed the pin page that is still on their gates!). Another amazing local school that is dealing with the lockdown in such incredible ways, staff are not only teachers anymore but they also have to be sure to balance mental health and learning…not an easy challenge, but one they are all doing brilliantly.
In lockdown learning is hard enough for kids without the added barrier of equipment, or lack thereof. Many schools have been struggling with the demand for laptops and so I wanted to help where I can and donate 20 new laptops to local schools in Thornaby who are struggling most with the demand.
As part of our mission to support the Teesside community, I organised a gift giving week that involved supporting 5 amazing organisations, based in Tees Valley, through a £200 donation.
Hartlepool carers launched a gift giving appeal asking for donations that they could give to the local young carers, who may otherwise get nothing this Christmas. I was determined to help. Since many of these carers are too young for gin, I thought chocolate was the next best thing!
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