Staff and pupils at St Mary's College have been celebrating a grand charity achievement.

Following fundraising efforts throughout Lent, the school has been able to hand over £1,000 to the Good Shepherd Collection run by leading Archdiocese of Liverpool charity Nugent Care.

The collection - an annual fundraiser since 1902 - supports the charity's work with vulnerable, disabled and disadvantaged people across the region.

The St Mary's pupils raised the money through a series of activities including cake sales, raffles, quizzes, competitions, car washes and sponsored events.

A cheque was handed over to Archbishop Patrick Kelly at a special celebration mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral.

In total the pupils' efforts raised almost £2,000.  The balance has been split between a number of other charities including Cancer Research UK, Autism Initiatives, sgjpice in Thornton and Queenscourt Hospice in Southport.

St Mary's Head of Lower School, Karen Lane, commented: "Our pupils have an impressive track record in charity fundraising and worked really hard again this year to support the Good Shepherd Collection and the other good causes.  They are a credit to the school."

Chaplain Father Patrick Harnett holds the Nugent Care certificate marking the donation. He is pictured with Principal Michael Kennedy alongside Head Boy Peter Murphy and pupils.

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