Inverness school pupils do their bit for BBC Children in Need appeal
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IT was a colourful and busy day for pupils of all ages in Inverness as they celebrated a UK-wide appeal against children poverty.
Doing their bit for the annual BBC Children in Need appeal schools across the city organised a range of activities and dress-ups for pupils to boost fundraising.
Pupil support assistant at Hilton Primary School, Helen Mackay, said: “We had a fantastic day, the children really had fun dressing up and doing all the activities planned — we had a Teddy Tombola, a couple of guessing games and a rewards service.
“We are delighted with the result – it’s something we do every year and the kids realise the importance of what they are doing and know where the money is going.”
The school raised at least £400 for the charity.
Older students at Millburn Academy went back to the 80s for a neon-themed day plus other activities, raising a grand total of £2160.79.
The school’s acting depute rector Darren Jarvie said: “It’s a great initiative to help children and we have been supporting it for the last 10 years at least.
“Each year we try to improve and set a higher fundraising target. Last year we collected £1900 and this year we were aiming to raise £2000.
“Pupils were fully involved in the organisation of the event. Our senior students from S6 were in charge and were there to collect and count the money at the end of the day.
“Students are only out of their classes for short periods, and those interested in participating in some of the activities could book their slots during the day and take turns for the challenges.”
