WATCH: Golspie High School pupils create compelling video to promote work of Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid
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A TEAM from Golspie High School secured £3,000 for Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid (CASWA) through the school’s involvement in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
S4 students Emily Sharpus-Jones, Evie Celli, Grace Thorpe, Chelsi Mowat, Helen Turner, Natalie Hudson and Merryn Roseveare, worked together in school and remotely during lockdowns to create a compelling digital animation video package which highlighted the work of the charity and the issue of abuse.
The girls split the team into sections – research and presentation, and digital and creativity.
The video will now be used for promotional, awareness raising, and educational purposes. The funds secured will contribute to support for families impacted by domestic abuse including financial assistance, activities, and resources.
Emma Fraser of CASWA said: “The animation completely blew us away. The team had clearly researched our charity and the work that we do well, and created an informative presentation and proposal which ultimately won them first place.”
She added: “We think very highly of YPI as it gives pupils the opportunity to become more aware of social issues in their communities and the organisations working to tackle these issues on a local level.”
Other charities represented at the school’s YPI showcase were MFR Cash for Kids, Highland Hospice, and Mikeysline.
Golspie High School children services worker Clive Grewcock said: "The girls worked incredibly hard on the creative product and their presentation. They really shone. The other students also did a great job and it wasn’t an easy decision for the judges."
YPI is an active citizenship programme of The Wood Foundation which has been responsible for £5 million reaching charities represented by young people.
Through teamwork, research, competition, and skills development, young people advocate for social issues in their local communities. Each of the schools channels a grant of £3000.
