Salmond praises Broch pupils’ efforts
Youngsters are congratulated on thousands of pounds raised
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FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has praised pupils at a north-east secondary school who have raised tens of thousands of pounds for Children in Need.
Fraserburgh Academy was a hive of activity yesterday as students made their annual push for the BBC-backed charity.
Last year, the school made £14,000, with £12,000 in 2007.
This year’s total stood at more than £8,000 last night.
Mr Salmond, who is the local MP, said the academy “regularly managed to raise among the highest amount from any school in aid of Children in Need”.
He said: “I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Fraserburgh Academy, which has once again excelled itself and raised a fantastic amount for such a wonderful cause.
“The students, teachers and parents are a credit to their school and their community.”
The fundraising is organised each year by the school’s sixth-year pupils.
This year’s events included X-Factor-style talent shows, leg waxing and competitions.
Yesterday, pupils in fancy dress visited local primary schools and businesses to collect donations.
Head teacher John Noble said: “It has been another tremendous effort. The pupils have really exceeded expectations.
“I knew that this year was going to be a lot harder, mainly because of the recession – but also because they lost two days’ worth of fundraising at the start of the week due to in-service days.”
He said: “I said to them at the beginning, if you get more than £7,000, then you’ve done extremely well.
“We are all very proud of them.”
