Miller Academy pupils show their support for Ukraine and raise over £800
Enterprising pupils at Thurso's Miller Academy Primary School have been raising hundreds of pounds to help those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Children have worn the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag to school over the past week as well as giving cash donations.
In addition, a group of P4/5 girls decided to design and sell loom bands and bead bracelets in Ukrainian colours to help raise funds.
Head teacher Jacqui Budge said: “I am so proud of the thoughtfulness of this group of girls and am impressed by their creativity and their enthusiasm. They are so excited by being able to do something to help and raised an amazing £49.50 on their first day of sales.
"They are going to continue selling their bracelets up until the Easter break. To date, our very generous families have helped us raise £871 for this cause."
The money will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), a group of 15 UK aid charities.
Mrs Budge explained: "They have told us that £30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month, £50 could provide blankets for four families and £100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month.
"Being able to share these facts with our children helps give them an understanding of how the money that they have raised is going to help.”
DEC charities and their local partners are in Ukraine and neighbouring countries providing food, water, shelter and medical assistance.
