Students and staff don Christmas jumpers for Papyrus

Christmas jumper wearers, Decoe Jamieson, Corey Smith, Lucia Auxilly and Tiffany Thomson.

Students and staff at Whitworth Community High School donned Christmas jumpers and hats to raise money for Papyrus. Year 10 student Tiffany Thomson, 14, sported a unique jumper as it had been created by her mum Hannah Tyrrell.

She said: “We didn’t have enough time left to go out and buy a jumper so my mum slaved on this for a weekend.”

Tinsel and baubles were attached to a sweatshirt to create a beautiful Christmas tree complete with tinsel cuffs on the sleeves.

Hannah said: “When Tiffany saw it, she said, ‘Wow’. She told me it was great and she couldn’t believe that I had the ability to make it.”

Tiffany added: “I think it is better and any jumper bought from a shop and the fact my mum made it is impressive. I was shocked by how good it was; thank you mother.”

Lots of other students also donned jumpers and Decoe Jamieson, 14, also in Year 10, wore his Grinch jumper.

He said: “I think it is important raising money; at this time of year we should be doing something positive for others.”

All participants donated money to Papyrus Suicide Prevention and approximately £280 was raised on the day, the final total will be presented to the charity in the New Year.