Sport Relief is back and Pencalenick School in Truro have been preparing for the fundraiser by getting into the spirit with a three-legging race.

Pupils and teachers from the specialist secondary school in Truro quite literally joined together to encourage schools across the South West to do their bit and get fundraising. Tied at the ankles, pupils and teachers completed a three-legged mile to show just how easy it is to get involved.

Jack, aged 11, said: “It was a bit difficult because Miss Alannah Rohan-Wild is a lot taller than me but after a few falls we managed to stay on our feet to complete the mile. Taking part in Sport Relief is lots of fun. It makes me feel really proud that we are helping people who have really tough lives.”

For Sport Relief 2014, Pencalenick School raised £700 by running, walking or scooting a mile in fancy dress. The school is this year among hundreds across the region who will be doing the Sport Relief Mile on Friday, March 18.

Teachers can get started by signing up for a free school fundraising kit. It’s full of fundraising ideas, posters, balloons and stickers, as well as learning resources to help pupils understand where the money goes. Just head to sportrelief.com/schools.