Pupils in the Hebrides are money smart

Back School have won an award in the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Personal Finance Education Awards.

The school picked up an accolade for the ‘Most Innovative Approach to Personal Financial Education’.

The awards are part of the bank’s UK-wide MoneySense programme which delivers over 330,000 MoneySense lessons in schools each year. Highlighting schools teaching pupils all-important money management skills.

Deputy Headteacher Angus Maclennan commented: “We very happy indeed to win this award and it has been a great occasion for both children and staff.”

“Filming took place”

“I really believe that Incorporating Personal Finance Education in schools is absolutely vital for the children’s own futures and for the future of the country,” he added.

Students at the school brought Personal Finance Education to life by producing a DVD called ‘Small Change’.

The DVD features a range of different scenarios designed to highlight the importance of money management to their age group.

Working with a professional script writer to create the films, the school also formed partnerships with local shops, offices and a guest house where filming took place.

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