PUPILS and staff at Mark First and Pre-school Church of England Academy did their bit for Children in Need by dressing up in spotty outfits.

Students and staff donned their Pudsey ears on November 17 as they skipped, jumped and danced at a ‘Wake and Shake’ session in the school playground and took part in some Pudsey themed craft activities.

Pudsey Bear made an appearance on the day and helped the children collect funds for Children in Need.

Paula Knott from Mark First and Pre-school Academy, said: “The children had a great day doing all sorts of activities and collecting donations.

“Once they had collected donations, the students started to cover a poster of Pudsey in coins. It was a great event”

Two students, Dasha and Louis, said: “It was exciting. Pudsey was silly and funny and really nice to hug.”