Schools in the Melton borough '˜do their thing' for Children in Need
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Nov 2017, 12:00 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2017, 02:10 BST
Schools across the Melton borough led the fun as they raised money for Children in Need on Friday.
From crazy hair days to bake sales, the chance to dress spotty or in pyjamas proved a hit with students and staff alike.
Brownlow raised funds for Children in Need with a giant pyjama party. The staff also baked and brought in cakes to sell at break time on Friday. A magnificent £804 was raised PHOTO: Supplied
And there were lots of fundraising events going on with LIPSYNC battles, talent shows and teacher versus pupil competitions aplenty, as everyone reached deep to support the cause.
This year’s BBC Children in Need raised more than £50million on Friday night as donations from local events held around the UK were combined with those made by viewers watching the telethon.
Croxton Kerrial schoolpupils immersed in a day full of dressing up spotty or as Pudsey Bear. They also took part in a 'Spotacular' talent show. A supporter of the school made 108 cupcakes for staff and children. A terrific £175.10 was raised PHOTO: Supplied
And more is expected to come in as events such as those held in the borough send in their total donations.
Gaddesby's non-uniform day, assault course challenge and Design Pudsey a new outfit competition raised £168.41 for Children in Need PHOTO: Supplied
John Ferneley College students and staff raised funds for Children in Need and The Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation. They held a non-uniform day, LIPSYNC battle, cake sale, Mario Kart competition and a students versus teachers basketball match. Students also got the chance to throw wet sponges at some of their teachers in the stocks. A total of £1157.59 was raised PHOTO: Supplied
Children at St Francis paid £1 to dress up as what they'd like to be when they grow up. Staff also got into the spirit of the day and dressed up, not as teachers, but artists, hairdressers and chefs. Some of the school's Year 6 girls also baked and sold cakes. The school raised £259 PHOTO: Supplied
Swallowdale raised £500 for Children in Need with a cake sale and a pyjama day PHOTO: Supplied
Children at Thrussington School dressed up in spots to help raise money for Children in Need. They raised £93.24 PHOTO: Supplied
