PUPILS are seeking support in a national competition run by the Scottish Youth Parliament.

Youngsters from Clydebank High School are taking part in the We-CTV competition, supported by the Scottish Government's No Knives, Better Lives initiative.

It challenges participants aged 11 to 18 from across Scotland to use their creative skills to promote anti-violence messages, and educate their peers on issues such as knife crime, abuse or online bullying.

This year's competition was launched by Scottish BAFTA-winning actor, Paul Brannigan, at the beginning of October.

Clydebank High School's submission has been selected from more than 50 to be shortlisted for a final public vote on the Scottish Youth Parliament website.

Throughout the six months the competition has run, Clydebank High School has taken the opportunity to meet with those working to eradicate violence from Scotland's streets.

They have also had the opportunity to meet creative experts to help develop their ideas into original works in an attempt to educate their peers on interpersonal violence.

David Stewart, a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament and We-CTV Champion, said: "I am delighted to have witnessed such fantastic energy and enthusiasm from young people across the country who have entered the We-CTV competition.

"The participants have shown innovation and creativity in their approach to promoting anti-violence messages."

Online voting is now live and will stay open until Sunday, February 8, when the public decides the winner of the We-CTV competition.

The winning entry will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in Glasgow Film Theatre.

To vote go to www.syp.org.uk