KILNINVER

Kilninver Primary School Parent Council is raising £840 to fund music lessons for all pupils for one term.

So far, it has raised £80 through a crowdfunding website.

A parent council spokesperson wrote: ‘We have a fantastic teacher – Sileas – who comes in once a week and works individually and on a group basis with all the children.

‘But there is no money in the school budget to pay for her. So to continue giving the children this great chance to learn an invaluable life skill, appreciate our cultural heritage and explore their own musical talents, we need to raise £840 each term .

‘The parent council is working hard applying for grants, talking to local businesses, organising events and crafting and baking to raise funds.

‘Please help us by donating whatever you can. It will be very much appreciated by the recipients of the lessons who are so enthusiastic about their weekly musical endeavours.’

A young girl from Kilninver Primary School’s pre-fives unit has created a recipe book of smoothies to encourage fellow pupils to eat healthily.

Four-year-old Heidi Martin loves fruit and vegetables at snack time and was keen to make sure her passion was passed on.

With some help from her teachers, Heidi wrote out her favourite recipes and drew colourful illustrations to accompany them to form a book.

Not only were her friends and teachers impressed, but Heidi’s actions also caught the attention of the school’s catering manager May MacKenzie, who offered to help Heidi bring her recipes to life.

After a lot of hard work, Heidi and May served up a delicious smoothie to everyone in the school – much to the delight of her classmates.

Argyll and Bute Council’s policy lead for education councillor Yvonne McNeilly said: ‘Well done, Heidi. What a great initiative, especially for such a young child.

‘Heidi’s book looks fantastic and is a great way of promoting healthy eating that not only tastes delicious, but is also fun to make.

‘Heidi is a credit to her school and I believe she has a very bright future ahead of her. Watch out Mary Berry.’