Christmas came early at one WNAT school, when students swapped their usual uniforms for festive knitwear – and all in a good cause.

All year groups at Springwood High School in King’s Lynn were taking part in this year’s Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser, while many staff members also donned winter woollies in support of Save the Children’s annual appeal.

Since its launch in 2012, the event has raised £30 million, and has helped children in 93 countries across the globe. Last year, the charity reached 41.2 million children worldwide, and supported 375,000 UK children and families.

“We hope to have raised about £400 for Save the Children,” said Senior Assistant Head Rebecca Davies-Mays.

“All year groups are invited to take part, and we get a large number of students that take part each year. All staff are invited to take part too, and most do.”

As well as supporting Save the Children, stalls on the day also raised funds for activities at Springwood.

“Years 7 and 8 held Christmas games stalls for the last hour of the day,” added Mrs Davies-Mays.

“Year 7 money raised will go towards the Readathon in March. Year 8 will go towards Springfest at the end of the year.”