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Pupils at Morrison’s Academy in Crieff took part in a new community focused initiative this week, working alongside school caterers Thomas Franks and local charity Crieff Connexions to prepare and distribute Burns Suppers to local families across Crieff and Strathearn.

Around 30 pupils from S1 and S3 were involved in the pilot project which saw the school’s catering team produce 500 portions of traditional haggis, neeps and tatties. Pupils helped to portion, label and pack the meals in the school’s refectory ready for distribution within the local community.

The initiative is part of the Thomas Franks Foundation’s Feeding Communities programme, which focuses on bringing people together through food and supporting communities through practical action. As part of the project, pupils also heard directly from the Foundation about the role community partnerships play in supporting wellbeing and inclusion.

Andrew McGarva, Rector of Morrison’s Academy said, “Playing an active role in our local community is a large part of being a Morrisonian. I am delighted to have our pupils engaging in this project to help local families. Working alongside Thomas Franks and Crieff Connexions has given them a meaningful opportunity to take part in something that brings people together. We very much see this is a starting point and hope it can grow into something even more impactful over time.”

Dean Collins, Head of the Thomas Franks Foundation added, “The Feeding Communities programme is about connection, compassion and collaboration. It’s been inspiring to see pupils so enthusiastic and hands on – Morrison’s Academy has been a fantastic partner in bringing this pilot initiative to life.”

The Burns Supper project forms part of Morrison’s Academy’s wider approach to community engagement, with the school committed to developing partnerships and opportunities that allow pupils to contribute positively to life in and around Crieff.