Students and staff at the Olive School in Stoke Newington have been taking part in a special charity drive to help people facing hardship during the festive season.

Hackney Gazette: The Stoke Newington school's staff and students also helped to raise funds for St John’s Hospice with a bake sale.The Stoke Newington school's staff and students also helped to raise funds for St John’s Hospice with a bake sale. (Image: The Olive School)

Pupils at the school were determined to help make a difference this year through their annual Festive Winter Gift campaign.

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Principle Babar Mirza said: "This has been a difficult year for many but, despite this, our pupils and parents continue to help those who are facing hardship.

“Our young pupils have an intuitive sense of goodwill and their natural desire to help others is a wonderful inspiration to us all.

“I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this appeal and for helping us to make a difference during the festive season.”

Hackney Gazette: Families also got involved by donating food for people in need.Families also got involved by donating food for people in need. (Image: The Olive School)

Students gathered toys, clothing and stationery as part of a shoebox appeal for children in hospital.

Families also helped to fill the school with food that was donated to local food banks to help ensure that vulnerable people would receive support during the long winter months.

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