Horrendous weather put paid to a fundraising run at our school, but pupils weren’t about to be deterred.

They had planned a run on Friday, November 14, but Storm Claudia had other ideas and brought a deluge and gale-force winds so the event had to be postponed to Monday, November 17.

The children were raising money for the BBC Children in Need Appeal and were inspired by Radio Two presenter Sara Cox who completed five marathons in five days to raise more than £10m for the charity.

The school, a member of West Norfolk Academies Trust, had been planning the run for the Friday to coincide with Sara’s last day.

Executive Headteacher Neil Minham said: “Despite the weather having other ideas on Children in Need Day, our Runathon spirit didn’t go anywhere. The children, inspired by Sara Cox, simply saved their energy for Monday and ran with real enthusiasm and kindness in support of a fantastic cause. We are very proud of them and hugely appreciative of the ongoing support from our families.”

Younger pupils at the school took part in a 25-minute dance-athon on Children in Need Day when they embraced this year’s theme of Challenge Yourself 25. The group raised more than £300.