KIDS at a Johnstone primary school have been raising money for charity...and learning an important safety lesson at the same time.

A fundraising day in aid of Brake, which aims to prevent road deaths and injuries, as well as supporting people who have been bereaved by or injured in crashes, took place at St Margaret’s Primary.

Youngsters organised a nail bar, cake stall and face painting, with all cash raised going to the charity.

They also made banners to get the message across to motorists that travelling through town at a safe speed could mean the difference between life and death.

The children were joined by Brake mascot Zak the Zebra for their fundraising day.

Hundreds of pounds were raised for the charity, much to the delight of staff and pupils.

Gillian Miller, headteacher at St Margaret’s Primary, told the Gazette: “Primary two pupils have been learning about road safety and held a very successful fundraising event.

“This raised more than £200 for the road safety charity Brake through a range of different activities on the day.

“One part of the event, a walk through the main roads in Johnstone, was unable to take place as Police Scotland could not support this due to ongoing commitments as a result of the terror attack in Manchester.”

A spokesperson for Brake added: “Road crashes and casualties end lives too soon, rip families apart, leave communities reeling in shock and victims feeling alone and without hope.

“Brake is working with communities to stop the tragedy of road deaths and injuries, make streets and communities safer for everyone and support people bereaved and seriously injured on roads.”