Largs Academy pupils were praised for showing their fundraising initiative.

Second year pupils are finalists of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) which is an active citizenship programme, empowering young people to make a difference in their communities while developing a range of skills.

Each school selects an entire year group, between S2 and S6, to undertake YPI in an academic year.

YPI opens young people's to issues in their communities and charities that are doing something to address these. There is a diverse range of life experience and confidence levels among teams.

An Academy spokesperson said: "Well done to our S2 YPI Scotland finalists who helped raise almost £400 for our Fundraising Friday to ensure all finalists charities receive some support.

"Thanks to our pupils, parents and carers for their generosity."