X Factor finalist Beverly Trottman sang to the children of Orion Primary School last week to award them for their fundraising efforts to tackle poverty.

The children had been taking part in School Aid, an initiative to raise awareness about global poverty.

The project is partnered by World Vision and the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), and aims to show school children how they can make a difference as global citizens and raise £500,000 for World Vision's educational community projects.

Last month's theme, Buzz Aid', highlighted to UK students the difficulties faced by children in places like India, Cambodia and Africa, where millions of children die of Malaria each year.

Orion school, in Grahame Park, Hendon, held a fashion show with outfits made from recycled mosquito nets to raise money to donate treated mosquito nets and other healthcare facilities to areas of need.

A spokesperson for School Aid, Tom Antoniw, praised the creativity of the Orion children, and said: "They had some really amazing outfits and worked really hard to raise the money."

Teacher Beverly Trottman said: "Throughout the developing world children are dying from perfectly curable diseases at an unacceptable rate. In 2008 this is appalling, and as a teacher I believe School Aid provides a great opportunity for UK students to get involved, take a stand and make a difference.

"Something as simple as a mosquito net can save lives. By taking part in Buzz Aid we can make sure these necessities get to the communities that need them most."

This month's theme for School Aid is Noise Aid', which aims to make education accessible to all children.

To get involved, or for more information, visit the website www.schoolaid.tv