Black Isle pupils go eggs-tra mile in show of support for Ukrainian counterparts
BIG-HEARTED pupils at a Black Isle school are sharing some Easter cheer with some of their counterparts in war-torn Ukraine.
North Kessock Primary school held a school fundraiser to gather Easter Eggs and stationery for the charity Highlands for Ukraine to send over with their next delivery.
After reading an article recently published in the Inverness Courier, one of the parents thought the school would definitely like to help in some way.
The head teacher Miriam MacKay was on board straight away and the parents and pupils donated many Easter eggs and hundreds of fun stationery items and colouring books to send over.
The school said it is a small token for the children in Ukraine “but we hope it will brighten up their day in some way in the awful situation they find themselves in”.
Communities on the Black Isle have demonstrated their support for the people of war-torn Ukraine by donating thousands of food, medical and hygiene items.
The show of solidarity came in the wake of the withdrawal of support for Ukraine by US President Donald Trump.
A collection of items to send to the front line areas in the east of the besieged country - which was subject to a full-scale invasion by Russia three years ago - resulted in a “remarkable” response at Fortrose Town Hall, according to the Inverness-based charity, Highlands for Ukraine.
The charity said thousands of items were donated by people furious and despairing at the actions of the US president and his deputy, J D Vance, and wanted to help shore up Ukrainians’ morale by letting them know they have friends in Scotland.
It is now challenging other Highland communities to show their support for Ukraine in a practical way.
