SCIAF: Pupils at Falkirk's St Francis Xavier's raise cash for charity

Youngsters from a Falkirk primary school raised nearly £6000 for charity by organising events in class.
Jill Buchanan
By Jill Buchanan
Published 31st May 2022, 16:45 BST
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Every year the pupils from St Francis Xavier’s Primary fundraise for SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) with a series of activities.

P7 pupils take the lead in the organisation with the entire school contributing to the fundraising.

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This year the school handed over £5773.60 to SCIAF’s schools officer Mark Booker.

St Francis Xavier’s P7 pupils present a cheque for £5773.60 to Mark Booker from SCIAF. Pic: Michael GillenSt Francis Xavier’s P7 pupils present a cheque for £5773.60 to Mark Booker from SCIAF. Pic: Michael Gillen
St Francis Xavier’s P7 pupils present a cheque for £5773.60 to Mark Booker from SCIAF. Pic: Michael Gillen
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Teacher Helen Quinn said: “The pupils organised a lot of activities to raise money with the biggest their sponsored triathlon where people had to complete a sponsored read, walk and obstacle course. There was certainly something for everyone to take part in.

"They also had a fun day, a movie afternoon, coffee morning and zumba sessions. They all enjoyed being involved.

"There is also a tradition of pupils bringing in loose change for the SCIAF Wee Box collection.

"They’ve all worked very hard to raise this money.”

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