Edinburgh primary pupils get 'bookbug bags' to keep them interested during coronavirus lockdown

MORE than 70 families in Sighthill have received books and education packs from the Scottish Book Trust through the Royal Bank of Scotland foodbank appeal.

Sighthill Primary School teachers Laura Paterson and Marie Dunn took delivery of the “bookbug bags” at the Calders Community Flat in Sighthill before dropping them off to families with nursery and primary pupils across the estate.

The packs have been developed to help keep children interested in reading and help with their education while schools and libraries are closed during the Coronavirus lockdown.

RBS turned part of its Gogarburn headquarters into a foodbank distribution centre and the book trust linked up with the work.

Laura said: “During this time when schools, libraries and other activity groups are closed, the bookbug bags are a fantastic resource that our families can use with their children to share stories and activities. The children were so excited to receive their own pack and it was lovely to be able to provide them with these.”

Volunteers from the Calders Residents Association helped the teachers distribute the books.