FROM musical instruments to iPads and sports gear to radio equipment - schools across the city are getting support from the Celtic FC Foundation.

Charity bosses have chosen to support primaries and secondaries in a bid to transform the lives of Glasgow's young people.

Hundreds of pupils, aged two to 18, are being supported to broaden their horizons.

Tony Hamilton, CEO of the Celtic FC Foundation, said: "We are interested in education as one of our four principles - health, equality, education and poverty.

"In terms of Glasgow north and the east of Glasgow, most of the work is in schools, and we are finding that a lot of schools want to use their money for music projects though all the schools are very creative in what they choose to do.

"We had Hazelwood school perform two tracks at the last game of the season. To see them do Hey Jude and Fields of Athenry was really moving.

"It is important to Celtic FC Foundation to be visible and involved and try to make a difference."

The foundation decided in 2013 to support projects in schools, beginning in the East End.

A wide range of projects have been developed with schools, such as music projects in primary schools and employability masterclasses for those in secondary.

All projects are developed with the Curriculum for ­Excellence to enhance ­children's learning.

Charity bosses hope the projects will raise aspirations of pupils in areas of Glasgow where they may not have many opportunities.

Ashcraig ASL secondary used the money from the foundation to create an iPad band, which has performed at different events.

Teachers aim to give children a love of music as well as improving their confidence.

Croftcroighm Primary, which caters for children with complex learning needs, has a Commonwealth link with Namibia.

The school has forged links with Drake Music Scotland to create a piece of music that explores a day in the life of Namibia using traditional African instruments and computers.

Damarnock Primary School. where nearly two thirds of pupils are entitled to free school meals, as opposed to 22% across Scotland, Celtic FC Foundation money was used to buy iPads.

These are used by all classes to support work being done in class as well as special projects, such as a Film Making Masterclass from director Danny McGrath.

Hazelwood School, for children with additional needs aged two to 18, used its cash boost for musical instruments.

The funding has paid for music tutors and supports four different in-school bands - a rock band, The Fridays; two samba bands, The Wee Fridays; a beginners band; and ajazz band, The Free Fridays.

Teachers say the pupils are now more involved in society, thanks to the music tutoring.

Newhills Secondary School has set up a three-year project led by Drake Music Scotland with recording opportunities for pupils.

And Saracen Primary School, in Possilpark, used their funding for a wide range of projects to include parents.

St Stephen's Primary School, in Sighthill, bought iPads to use in international education classes.

Pupils used their new skills to make bags and sell them for Mary's Meals and developed a concert with the RSNO.

Finally, Sunnyside Primary School set up a range of projects with funding.

As well as gifting money to individual schools, the Celtic FC Foundation also set up a number of initiatives, such as the Celtic Summer Games for 40 disadvantaged young people aged 11 to 14.