Pupils at Auldhouse Primary School held a Hospice Heroes Day to raise funds for Kilbryde Hospice.
Pupils from the small rural school arranged a dress up or dress down day in aid of the hospice, with many pupils opting to dress as their favourite superheroes.
The hero themed day involved writing creative comic strips about heroes, as well as each of the school houses designed their own House Hero and the children also got to decorate superhero cupcakes.
To help boost the funds a raffle took place where the children won a selection of small toys and gifts, which was hugely popular with the many winners.
The total amount raised on the day was £135, which the pupils are delighted about.
‘Hope’ the Kilbryde Hospice mascot came along to visit the children on their fundraising day, much to the pupil’s delight.
Holly Sheen, community fundraiser from Kilbryde Hospice, gave a short presentation on the work of the hospice and the necessity for fundraising events.
Robyn Hastings, primary 1-3 teacher at the school, helped arrange the event following previous visits from the Kilbryde Hospice Community Fundraising Team.
She said: “The children are always looking for ways that they can get involved in their community to help benefit other people.
“Holding this event was a great opportunity for the pupils to support Kilbryde Hospice.
“The Kilbryde Hospice mascot, ‘Hope,’ has visited the school on several occasions now building up a good rapport with the children.
“It’s important for the children to understand the work of the hospice and how vital it is to support local causes like this one.
“We are really happy with the amount raised today, it was a great event and we all enjoyed bringing our school community together.”
Acting head teacher Heather McVey said: “There has been a great buzz around the school as the children have used their writing, drawing and baking skills to not only learn but to raise funds for the vital work of Kilbryde Hospice.”
Kilbryde Hospice, based in the grounds of Hairmyres Hospital, opened its in-patient unit in August 2018 and depends on donations to be able to deliver their services.
It costs £2.5m a year, which is £7000 per day to operate.
