Fundraising flourishes at Woodlands

CHILDREN at Woodlands Primary School in Yate have found a variety of ways to raise money for good causes.

Year 4 pupil Ruby Bell had a 12-inch length of her hair cut in May to raise money for the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for children going through cancer treatments.

Head teacher Rachel Dean said: "It was all her own idea. Along with her family and friends, we are so proud of Ruby."

And Year 2 children held a cake sale on the playground, selling cakes they made as part of their design and technology lessons, raising £94 which will go towards providing porridge to children at Kumi Primary School, Uganda.

Mrs Dean said: "As part of their geography learning, the children compared Yate to Kumi.

"They looked at the similarities and differences, which were brought alive by having photographs sent over from the children and the teachers in Kumi Primary School.

"The staff at Woodlands Primary are very proud of the Year 2 children, and the kind parents who donated both cakes and money to support this event."