PUPILS at Ellesmere Primary School are celebrating World Book Day with a bundle of 10 new books for their school library, donated by the Morrisons Foundation in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.

The donation was made by the community champions at the Morrisons store in Oswestry, courtesy of Rachael Roberts and Kiley Waters.

The pair admitted they were very proud at being able to make the presentation of the books to the school.

Kiley said: “We're so proud to be helping kids in our community through the donation of these wonderful books."

Rachael added: "The challenges of the past couple of years really have been difficult for us all, but particularly younger children who not only missed out on school, but also just having time with their friends and teachers.

"I hope these stories will give children at Ellesmere School some fun as well as help them find a love of reading.”

In total more than 5,000 books are being donated to school libraries in communities throughout England, Scotland and Wales as part of the partnership between the two charities to help inspire and nurture a love of reading for over 130,000 primary school children who will benefit directly from this project.

David Scott, Morrisons Foundation Trustee, said: “We’re delighted to be teaming up with the National Literacy Trust again to provide books to hundreds of schools across our communities.

"We hope these books will provide enjoyment to children and help to boost their reading and literacy skills.”

The Morrisons Foundation was set up by Morrisons supermarket in 2015 and awards grants for charity projects which help improve people’s lives.

Since launching, more than £35 million has been donated to charities across England, Scotland and Wales.