A NATTERJACK Toad Extravaganza event held at St Matthew’s Primary School has raised almost £470 for the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) Trust.

Hailed as “very successful” by teacher Lizzie Soal, children sold their artwork and natterjack toad sculptures to raise money.

They also gave visitors a guided tour of the school’s new pond, read them their Toads in Trouble stories, and gave out hand written informative leaflets.

As well as raising money during the extravaganza, students also raised funds to help save the natterjack toads by hopping half a mile and through distribution of informative leaflets.