Clenchwarton Primary School enjoys Christmas lunch and jumper day in aid of Save the Children appeal

There was a festive flavour to one school’s Friday when staff and pupils celebrated Christmas Jumper Day while enjoying a special festive lunch.

More than 200 pupils took part in the event at Clenchwarton Primary School, which saw them sport colourful, themed knitwear in aid of Save the Children’s annual appeal.

Staff members also joined in the fundraising fun, with the school hoping to raise more than £100 for the cause.

Charlie Howells, assistant head teacher, said: “The children also had their Christmas lunch on the day, so it was full of festivities. We had the whole school taking part.

“All staff were involved in wearing the Christmas jumpers and serving the children their Christmas lunch.”

Christmas Jumper Day launched in 2012 and has since raised more than £30million for children across the UK and around the globe.

Last year, some 1.5million children and teachers, and 27,000 workplaces, helped to raise £3million for the charity.

“It is very important to Clenchwarton Primary School to help support fundraisers and their wonderful causes,” Mrs Howells added.

Other West Norfolk Academies Trust schools taking part in the fundraising included Marshland High School, Smithdon High School, Springwood High School, and Walpole Cross Keys Primary.

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