Youngsters from Lanarkshire school take on Tinto Hill to raise money for great cause

First year pupils from a high school in North Lanarkshire were feeling on top of the world after completing a charity climb for a fantastic cause.

On Thursday, May 25 over 90 S1 pupils and 10 staff members from St Aidan’s in Wishaw climbed Tinto Hill to raise vital funds for St Andrew’s Hospice.

The day itself was warm with glorious sunshine but the heat didn’t stop Xander Boslem, Shay McGowan, Jake Watters and Lucia Chiriac being the first pupils of the day to reach the top in just under an hour.

Andy from St Andrew’s Hospice attended the school a few days later to collect the money raised. The school was delighted to present him with a cheque for £3,406 which will increase to over £4,000 with Gift Aid.

Miss Catherwood hands over the cheque to Andy from St Andrew's Hospice (St Aidan's High)

Miss Catherwood (PT Pupil Support and St Andrew’s Hospice Co-ordinator) said she was, “once again amazed with the generosity especially during such challenging financial times and exceptionally proud of everyone involved”.

St Aidan's High pupils and staff at the top of Tinto Hill (St Aidan's High)

Miss Catherwood would like to thank every single person who took part and raised money for the hospice.

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