PUPILS at Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School pulled together to run their very first Race for Life for Cancer Research UK.

The whole school ran a track marked around the edge of the school field, from reception to year six, and the children gave it their all, dressed in shocking pink. Outfits ranged from pink socks, to tutus, and bunny onesies.

Pupils were each awarded a medal, plus a home-baked biscuit made by a parent. Year five teacher Gemma Howe, who organised the event, said: “We are very proud of what the children have achieved, they are all well-deserved recipients of their medals, which I am sure they will keep proudly.

“Sponsorship money currently totals £1,220.50, so a really massive thank you very much goes out to all the children and their families and friends for their support and endeavours for charity.”

Headteacher Charlie King said: “It was inspiring to see all of the children participating fully in running for such a worthwhile cause and many of them ran far further than we or they had expected.”

Pictured: Jemma Howe with pupils Isabella Moreton, Sophie Bayne Powell, Ellen Vine, Alex Moss, Joe Boyd, Ollie Zeffert, Samuel Jenkinson and Hannah James.