Pupils at St Michael's join in nationwide fundraising for Children in Need

Pupils at a Newcastle primary school joined in nationwide fundraising activities for Children in Need by holding a non-uniform day on Friday.
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The whole school at St Michael's Catholic Primary School in Elswick were invited to take part by wearing their own clothes or in Pudsey attire in return for a small donation.

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The school, which is part of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, had  raised £250 by Friday morning for the BBC’s annual fundraising appeal.

Charlotte Chapman, head teacher of St Michael’s, said: “The pupils of St Michael's are passionate about raising money for local, regional and national charities. 

"Children in Need is a fun day for pupils and staff, where we celebrate kindness, remember those who make a difference in our local community of Elswick and support people across the UK who need our help more than ever."

BBC Children in Need launched its first major appeal in 1980 and has since raised more than £1 billion.

The money raised is used to support disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

BBC Children in Need is currently supporting over 3000 local charities and projects in communities across the UK that are helping children and young people facing a range of disadvantages such as living in poverty, being disabled or ill, or experiencing distress, neglect or trauma.
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In the last grant year alone, the lives of over 600,000 disadvantaged children and young people in the UK have been supported.