Pupils take on fundraising challenge for WaterAid

A fundraising walk that saw an entire primary school walk a total of 1,100 kilometres has been declared a success.

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, in Newmarket, last week took on the sponsored challenge to raise money for WaterAid.

Pupils of all ages each walked 6km – to represent the average distance women and children in the developing world walk for water.

Headteacher Lisa Tweed said the walk was supplemented by lessons within each class.

Lisa said: “Since all our children have returned to school, we have spoken a lot about our ASPIRE values which stand for Ambition, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enthusiasm. We thought this fundraising walk fitted perfectly within those values.

“We know it has been a tough time for us all over the last year. But the children really embraced learning about others less fortunate and creating awareness of a global issue. We would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to this important appeal.”

The school raised more than £1,200 following the sponsored charity walk.