As winter festivities swept through Bobruisk, officers from the city’s Internal Affairs Department paid a much-awaited visit to the Bobruisk Special School, bringing holiday gifts and practical support to pupils and staff. The visit formed part of the nationwide charitable initiative “Our Children”, aimed at ensuring young people across the country receive attention and care during the festive season.
The school hall was transformed for the occasion: festive decorations, a brightly adorned tree and an eager group of children awaiting the arrival of guests and storybook characters. The mood was jubilant as pupils joined officers and entertainers in songs and dances, and together they lit the lights on the school’s Christmas tree.
Belarus police charity visit energises special school
During the event, Pavel Zmiter, chief of the Internal Affairs Department of the Bobruisk City Executive Committee, presented the pupils with sweet gifts and handed over new equipment to the institution. The donation, described by organisers as technical support for the school, is intended to assist daily operations and enhance the learning environment.
“Happy and smiling faces of our children are the reason we live and work,” Mr Zmiter told those gathered. “At this time of year no child should be without attention and care, and we adults do everything we can to give them a celebration. I congratulate everyone present on this wonderful holiday. May our children grow up healthy and happy.”
The event underlined the role of local services in supporting vulnerable communities. While the main purpose was to share seasonal cheer, the presence of uniformed officers in a positive, community-focused role offered a reassuring message about partnership between public institutions and educational facilities.
School staff said the celebration was both uplifting and practical. The donated equipment will support the school’s day-to-day needs, helping teachers and caregivers provide better facilities for pupils who require specialised attention. Officials pointed to the broader campaign, “Our Children”, as an annual effort that brings together organisations from across the republic to prioritise children’s welfare at the turn of the year.
For the children, the highlight was less about the formalities and more about the festive atmosphere. Many pupils embraced the opportunity to dance and perform alongside their guests, while costumed characters helped create a sense of magic and normalcy often important for young people in special education settings.
Local charity drives such as this are part of a wider civic tradition in Belarus of public agencies, non-governmental groups and volunteers cooperating to mark national holidays with concrete assistance for those in need. By combining celebration with tangible support, organisers aim to leave a lasting benefit beyond the season.
As the event drew to a close, organisers and guests exchanged warm wishes for the new year. The visit served as a reminder that community engagement and small acts of kindness can have an outsized effect on the wellbeing of children and staff in specialised institutions.
Image: Pupils and officers celebrate together at the Bobruisk Special School.
Key Takeaways:
- Belarus police charity visit to a Bobruisk special school delivered festive gifts and new equipment as part of the national “Our Children” campaign.
- Officers, schoolchildren and fairy-tale characters celebrated together, lighting the school’s Christmas tree and taking part in dances and performances.
- Pavel Zmiter, chief of the Bobruisk Internal Affairs Department, emphasised that no child should be left without care during the holidays.
