Vale of Leven Academy pupils have been commended for their dedication to a pioneering elderly support group at the school.

Abbi Pilkington, Nathan Williamson, and Lucy Oliver volunteer at the weekly online Sporting Memories Club, which sees older people reminisce about their younger years in a collaborative setting.

To mark Volunteers Week, the trio were given certificates by depute head teacher, Mrs Simpson.

Nathan said: “I have really enjoyed volunteering with the Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland as it has given me the opportunity to broaden my mind-set to the importance of building intergenerational relationships within my local community.”

The group is the first of its kind as no other is based in a school or replaces adult volunteers with students.