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School's Fitness Fun Raises £4,800 for Charity
13 Nov
Summary
- St Nicolas & St Mary CE Primary School raised over £4,800.
- Students participated in fitness challenges inspired by the number 26.
- Funds will support BBC Children in Need's UK charity work.
St Nicolas & St Mary CE Primary School, located in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, has achieved a remarkable fundraising total of over £4,800 for BBC Children in Need. The school community actively participated in fitness challenges designed around the number 26, aligning with the 'Challenge Yourself 2026' initiative.
One popular activity was the 'Run for Pudsey and Joe Wicks,' encouraging participants to cover marathon distances through walking, running, or rolling. This event saw individuals, including BBC Radio Sussex reporter George Carden, completing two miles daily in the lead-up to the appeal day.
Assistant headteacher Helen Woodman praised the experience as wonderful for pupils and staff, highlighting the great cause. Executive producer Mark Carter commended the children's engagement and the incredible fundraising achieved, noting the significant fun involved. BBC Children in Need utilizes these funds to support local charities across the UK, providing essential help to children facing illness, isolation, inequality, or lacking basic necessities.
