Six Ayrshire schools selected to compete for top WEST FM fundraising challenge cash prizes

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Six Ayrshire schools have been selected to compete for three cash prizes. North Ayrshire's Abbey Primary; East Ayrshire's Sorn Primary, Lochnorris Primary, Newmilns Primary and Stewarton Academy; and South Ayrshire's Doonfoot Primary will all take part in the WEST FM school challenge.All competing schools will attempt to fundraise a minimum of £1,000 and each school will be granted back every penny they raise – with the winning one being awarded £3,000 on top of what they generate.Second place will be awarded £2,000 and third place £1,000.There are some extra prizes up for grabs with £250 awarded to the school with the best social media interaction, PR exposure, most creative fundraising idea, and best teamwork, as well as two 'star pupil' awards for the students that go over and above for the challenge.

Abbey Primary plan to host a car boot sale and car wash on Sunday, March 27 at Lyle Porter Vehicle Repairs car park on Longford Avenue, Kilwinning.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Pupils will also have fun with a school disco which will be their first dance in two years after Covid put a stop on social events.Abbey students will collect as many 1p and 2p pieces and kids will line the coppers up end-to-end around the school to create a mile of coins.Also on the agenda is a dress-down day, raffles with prizes donated from local businesses, guess the soft toy