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Christmas jumpers raise more than £500 for Save the Children charity

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Students and staff wearing Christmas jumpers have raised more than £500 for needy children.

The youngsters at Ivanhoe College in Ashby raised over £500 by donating£1 to come to school wearing one.

They also collected items of food which were handed over to the Ashby Food bank to help families experiencing difficult times.

College principal Anne-Marie Blewitt said "Well done to everybody that took part in today's festivities and helped raise money for a great cause.

"Thanks also to parents and carers who donated items to the Ashby Food bank and who always support our charity events."

Save the Children said its Christmas Jumper Day had raised more than £1.6 million to date.

A traditional Christmas lunch at the school was enjoyed by a record number of 400 staff and students. A Christmas performing arts evening was staged which saw many talented students perform both musical and dramatic pieces.

Christmas jumpers raise more than £500 for Save the Children charity


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