They also saw so much kindness, resilience and community spirit that it “left a lasting mark” on them all, explains Hollie Thomson, who is in fifth year at St Roch’s Secondary. Hollie, left, with some of the young children (Image: MLOL)Hollie added: “Despite having so little, the children approached every lesson with enthusiasm and gratitude. Hollie and friends in Malawi (Image: MLOL)The teenagers worked in a primary school supporting children’s learning. She added: “I am very grateful to the headteachers and staff of St Roch's and Holyrood Secondary Schools who chose such amazing young people.” Abbie Quinn with some of the young Malawi pupils (Image: MLOL)For Hollie, it was a “life-changing opportunity”.