PUPILS at Lornshill Academy have raised more than £2,000 for Poppy Scotland after a year of fundraising events organised by dedicated pupils.

Staff and students involved in the campaign celebrated their achievement at an event on Friday, November 9 – which was also used to mark the end of The Great War.

Daniel Scruton, a history teacher at the school and who oversaw the fundraising, told the Advertiser: "Friday's event was a final event, because we have been part of Poppy Scotland's 1918 Poppy Pledge.

"The aim was to raise £1,918, but we achieved that and actually raised more. So we've raised £2,057.13.

"The pupils had some support, but the initiative was entirely on them to organise things."

The money was brought in through various events over the past 12 months, like sponsored cycles, walks and bake sales.

After all their hard work, Daniel claimed Friday's event offered a chance for pupils to enjoy themselves and reflect on everything they had accomplished.

He added: "The idea for Friday was that we would have one final event to round off the Poppy Pledge, but also to commemorate the end of the First World War.

"We had things like a WW1 movie room set up, and Armistice Day celebrations at the Citizenship Café.

"We also had a WW1 escape room.

"We managed to raise £160 from that day, which went towards the final target."

In a touching show of respect to those lost during the conflict, the Last Post was played at the event, and a minute's silence was also held.

When asked how students felt about how successful their fundraiser had been, Daniel said: "They are absolutely delighted.

"The work they have done has been amazing.

"It's been a fantastic effort from them, not just in raising the money but also to mark the end of WW1 as well.

"I think there's a real sense of pride among them."