80 care packages given to NHS staff by children of Horsham teacher

The children of Collyer's teacher Dibby Whale have made care packages for staff at The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath

Dibby Whale, who is a business stuides teacher at Collyer’s in Horsham, said her children Ernie, 13; Lysander, 12; Constance, 11; Elizabeth, nine; and Arrietty, seven, asked friends and family to donate lip balm, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand creams, soaps, energy bars, sweets, mints, coffee and biscuits and then made a total of 80 comfort packs.

She said: “I was later told that they were so lovely and thoughtfully put together that they were kept back especially for intensive care staff and made some of the team cry happy tears.

“It was only possible with the support of those that donated.”

Collyer’s deputy principal Steve Martell said: “These children are so thoughtful, creative and kind.

“I know Dibby is incredibly proud of them and I think they are absolutely superb role models for us all!”

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