Pupils at a Bradford school have raised more than £3,000 for children less fortunate than themselves.

Students from the Suffa-Tul-Islam (UK) School, in Sunbridge Road, presented Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust matron Denise Stewart with a cheque for £3,264 during a visit to the children’s outpatients department at St Luke’s Hospital.

The money will go towards new medical equipment for patients attending the children’s departments and wards at St Luke’s and the Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Headteacher, Mohammed Naveed, said: “Prophet Mohammed taught that everyone should make a positive contribution to the society, so every year at the time of his birth, which is during the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal, we organise events as part of our festivities so that students can learn different ways to play a positive role within their community.

“I am very pleased with the tremendous display of generosity shown by everyone who sponsored the students at STI School.

“We hope that the fantastic work being carried out by many Muslim organisations in Bradford is recognised for its ability to break barriers and promote a spirit of common good so that the true message of Islam, which is one of peace and respect for all, can be seen and celebrated. The reason why the paediatric department at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital was chosen was because the fundraising was primarily the work of the children who attend STI School and they wanted to help other children.”

Matron Denise Stewart said: “It is inspiring and humbling to be on the receiving end of such generosity as the boys and girls of the STI school have worked incredibly hard to raise this money.

“Their huge efforts are an admirable reflection of the support being given to the Foundation Trust’s children’s services by our local community and especially by the school and its pupils.”