Wallace Primary pupils give Valentine's Day surprise to RAH staff

Staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), in Paisley, were over the moon to receive 55 handmade cards with dedicated messages of love from pupils at Wallace Primary.

RAH general manager Victoria Cox said hospital staff had been blown away by the gesture.

She told The Gazette: "There was a lovely letter attached explaining the children wanted to use St Valentine’s Day to ‘spread the love’ and let hospital staff know how much they are appreciated.

"Children really are wonderful at reminding us what is important. So much thought has gone into them – we have made a dedicated display in the hospital so all the staff can appreciate them. 

"They have really brightened our week."

Primary 7 pupils Gavin McDowall and Ava Gibney, from Wallace Primary, holding up messages of support for NHS staff

Ward housekeeper Suzi McAleer, who is a former Wallace Primary pupil, said: "It’s the sweetest thing I have ever seen. 

"Staff all across the NHS are working harder than ever before, so to think that people are thinking of us just gives us that energy to carry on."

The handmade cards included thoughtful messages such as "You are a star," "Thank you for protecting us," and "You’re making a difference."

Susan Dalrymple, headteacher at Wallace Primary, added: "I am so proud of the pupils at Wallace for this wonderful gesture. 

"Kindness is one of our school values and it is great to hear of the positive impact the cards have had on the hard working staff at the RAH."