They’re going that
extra mile
 Almost 100 have already put their money on the line and are in the process of scooping up as many pennies as they can at every opportunity.
Plan of action
Stepps Primary School, in Glasgow, has already drawn up their plan of action and our challenge has become a major part of their centenary celebrations.
Acting deputy head teacher, Irene Thomas, explained, “We started the centenary programme in September by collecting old photographs of former pupils. In November, we have a huge party planned and will have a cake with 100 candles. The children have been collecting pennies from everywhere.
“Every time they see one lying around they pick it up and bring it in. It’s really mounting up. It’s a great cause which also makes them very aware of others’ needs and is excellent for their social development.”
When the collection is finished in June, the school intends to lay the pennies in the playground in the shape of the number 100.
Even tiny tots are getting in on the act. St Ninian’s Primary School Nursery Class, in Dundee, has also been busy collecting. Until April they will mark their progress on wall charts, before filling the floor of their gym hall with a snaking line of pennies.
Yetholm Primary, near Kelso, is also well on the way to reaching the mile of pennies target. As well as assembly collections, the school is accumulating pennies in whisky bottles and jars.
Acting head teacher Elizabeth Brodie said, “We are a village school and only have three classes with a total of 56 pupils. But in order to raise more money we put up posters in local shops and pubs.
“Grandparents and people in the village who don’t have any children are also donating pennies whenever they can.”
Playground designs
In June, when the school has finished collecting, they intend to raise yet more cash by holding an open day, inviting parents and locals. The children will use the pennies to make pictures and designs all over the playground.
The tiniest school in Scotland is also up for the challenge. The four pupils of Canna Primary School, on the Island of Canna, are hoping to put a collection tub in the tourist shop and on the ferry to help them make the target.
And although we originally threw down the gauntlet to schools, Ronnie Young a member of lodge St John, Dalmuir, Glasgow, is hoping to raise £1000 from his penny appeal.
Having already collected £600 he is holding a social and dance in the lodge at Nairn Place, Dalmuir, on November 29. Tickets are priced £3.50. |
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The pupils of Stepps Primary School have a sneak preview of how many pennies they’ve gathered so far.
