Pudsey visits Clenchwarton
Staff and pupils welcomed a very special visitor when we took part in this year’s Children in Need appeal.
The charity’s famous teddy bear mascot, Pudsey, spent time with every class on Friday 15 November, where he joined the children who had been working to raise money for the cause.
As well as meeting Pudsey, the youngsters enjoyed themed Children in Need activities throughout the day, and also swapped their school uniforms for colourful yellow or spotted outfits.
“It was a whole school event, with roughly 200 children and all staff partaking also,” said Ashleigh Webb, who is our Year 6 Class Teacher. “There were opportunities for discussions around why Children in Need is so important, including a whole-school assembly and fun activities for individual classes to take part in.”
Our school, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, hopes to have raised more than £150 for Children in Need 2024.
“Events like this are vital for our school and local community, because we feel it is important to raise awareness about children who need extra help in order to live fulfilling lives,” added Miss Webb.
“Childhood should be a fun, exciting time, and charities such as Children in Need ensure that children up and down the country have access to the right provisions needed in order to ensure safety, happiness and excitemen