Posted: Thursday 22 September 2011
Mary's Meals announced as new school charity
There was an excited buzz across the whole school on Monday morning as the new school charity was announced as Mary's Meals.
From humble beginnings in a garage in Argyll, the charity is now an international movement providing school feeding projects in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. They provide one basic meal (often the only one) in the form of a cup of porridge or maize once a day in a school or nursery setting, giving children time to learn and develop future skills, instead of having to go to work to feed themselves.
“Access to nutrition and a basic education can have a life-changing effect on a child and its community - we are looking forward to working together with all at Hutchesons to help more children over the coming year.” 
Tony Begly, Education Co-ordinator for Mary's Meals led assemblies across the school saying Mary’s Meals were excited to be chosen and appreciated Hutchesons’ outstanding previous record in fundraising:
Support Mary's Meals with the School Runs:
This year's cross country championships and charity runs take place on 10 (S3) 12 (Senior) and 13 (P7, S2, S1) October. Sponsorship cards will be issued to pupils and all the funds raised will go towards the Mary’s Meals campaign.