Our pupils embraced the national Children in Need theme, ‘Challenge Yourself 25’, with high-energy activities proposed by the School Council.

On Friday, Gaywood children in EYFS and KS1 completed a hugely successful 25-minute Dance-athon, while students in KS2 are set to complete as many laps of the playground as they can in 25 minutes on Monday.

The enthusiasm from the students was infectious. Georgina Whitford, one of the organising teachers, shared: "The students showed great enthusiasm and effort. Even if dancing wasn't their thing, they still joined in knowing it was for a special event.
"My favourite moment was when all the children sang 'Golden' together. The song has a really important message about diversity and being who they are."

The collective effort has already surpassed £300, with the final total expected to rise once all sponsorship money is collected. 

Year Two pupil Ottilie Blackmore, seven, said: "I loved dancing and having fun with my friends. It was hard to keep dancing for so long but we knew it was important to help raise money for Children in Need."

Across the West Norfolk Academies Trust, other schools like West Lynn Primary enjoyed Pudsey-themed art and craft, while Walpole Cross Keys Primary held treasure hunts and quizzes.