Coatbridge school Buchanan High welcomes therapy ponies, marks Lots of Socks Day and aces St Andrew's Ready for Life Programme

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Lucky pupils at a Coatbridge school excelled during a cracking course, put their best foot forward and saddled up to welcome some four-legged friends in a series of fun and educational activities.Buchanan High youngsters took part in the St Andrew's Ready for Life Programme, celebrated Lots of Socks Day and enjoyed a visit from therapy ponies.Senior phase pupils "fully embraced" the St Andrew's Ready for Life Programme, a two-day event which focused on emergency first aid at work and learning about mental health awareness.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A Buchanan High School spokeswoman told Lanarkshire Live: "Our pupils excelled at the course and all of them passed the final assessment, enabling them to become Mental Health Ambassadors within our school."Well done to Stephen McDonald, Natashca MacMillan, Katie Tonner, Erin McInally and Daley McGurran on their amazing achievement."We would like to thank to Ellie Bather from St Andrew's First Aid for her fantastic help and informative course work."This was an invaluable programme that has armed the pupils involved with hugely important skills and information for the future."Buchanan High also marked Lots of Socks day, which celebrates Individuality and highlights, and raises awareness of, Down syndrome.Pupils and staff added to the celebration