The school has teamed up with the organisation ‘Sal’s Shoes’ to donate any footwear that the kids have outgrown. They will be donated to young people across the globe who can’t afford shoes as part of a recycling scheme set up three years ago.
By going barefoot, even for a few moments, the children can show solidarity with youngsters around the world who have no choice but to do so every day.
Stirling Council’s Education Committee Convener, Councillor Susan McGill, said: ‘’Donating to Sal’s Shoes promotes a deeper level of understanding amongst the children. It’s wonderful that shoes worn by youngsters here will get a second lease of life elsewhere, in places where they are much needed.”
This morning the shoes were packaged into boxes, kindly donated by UCP and then loaded into a Malcolm Logistics van, as they had generously agreed to support this mission and transport the shoes on the first leg their journey.
Depute Head Teacher Shirley Gallivan said: “We are delighted to participate in the Sal’s Shoes initiative. It is fantastic to think that the pupils from Dunblane Primary School’s shoes are being distributed to children across the globe who cannot afford shoes. We are extremely grateful to WH Malcolm for offering to drive the shoes to the main depot in Surrey as without their support we would not have been able to participate.’’
Photos show pupils preparing the shoes for onward travel with Malcolm Logistics.
Pre-loved shoes giving children across the world a spring in their step
Children at Dunblane Primary School are giving their shoes to charity, as they kick off their summer holidays.
