Pupils at Carlton Academy have been collecting donations to give to a charity which helps Nottingham's homeless and vulnerable adults.
Food items, clothing and money was collected at the school and was donated to Emmanuel House, based in Goose Gate, on Thursday, December 19.
Emmanuel House, which was founded in 1976, currently employs 40 staff and has around 200 volunteers who help run its services which range from a night shelter to an allotment for homeless adults and those with mental health problems.
It welcomes around 2,000 people every month, who can access a hot shower, new clothes and a freshly cooked dinner from the canteen which serves around 90 meals a day.
Jadzia Armstrong, 16, said they wanted to "pull together as a community" to help those in need, particularly during Christmas.
"If we are in a position with the lives that we live, even if it's just a can, then we should," she added.
"People really need help, especially around Christmas.
"We wanted to pull together as a community because it's local. We donated last year so it's going to become a regular thing."
Theo Standely, 15, who wants to pursue engineering, said: "I think it is really good to help others who are less fortunate.
"I think there are certain infrastructure changes that do not help [homelessness]. So we have been gathering food and clothes and other crucial supplies.
"I would like to go into engineering and I think that could be used to help people who are homeless in the future.
"I think it would be good in the future to do more charity work."
Rachel Slack, who teaches art and photography at the academy, said helping Emmanuel House has served as "important education" for the students.
"The idea came up to work with Emmanuel House last year," she said.
"We discussed with students last year and Emmanuel House came up as something some students wanted to support.
"I think it's important education for the students to see how other people live and also to get them fundraising.
"We're hoping it will continue as a yearly thing. We do fundraising for Children in Need and we have worked with local charities like foodbanks.
"I think it's a big part of their learning. Students and parents and staff have been donating."
