Pudsey ears and spotty accessories helped students at King’s Ely to raise £1,300 for BBC Children in Need. 

The school’s acremont nursery, pre-prep and prep went all out to mark the occasion, which took place on Friday, November 17 this year. 

Children and staff grabbed their Pudsey ears and donned their spottiest accessories to raise money and awareness for the annual campaign. 

Ely Standard: King's Ely raised £1,300 for BBC Children in Need.King's Ely raised £1,300 for BBC Children in Need. (Image: King's Ely)

Ely Standard: The school’s acremont nursery, pre-prep and prep went all out to mark the occasion.The school’s acremont nursery, pre-prep and prep went all out to mark the occasion. (Image: King's Ely)

At prep, cake and lollipop sales were held in the years three to eight playgrounds at morning breaktime and pupils and staff were also able to wear the most colourful attire and accessories that they could find in return for a small donation. 

A spokesperson for King’s Ely said: “There’s still a few pennies and pounds to come in, but we can confirm that we are well on the way to reaching a whopping £1,300. 

Ely Standard: This year, BBC Children in Need took place on Friday, November 17.This year, BBC Children in Need took place on Friday, November 17. (Image: King's Ely)

Ely Standard: Children and staff grabbed their Pudsey ears and donned their spottiest accessories.Children and staff grabbed their Pudsey ears and donned their spottiest accessories. (Image: King's Ely)

“Thank you to every single person who baked, donated and made that last minute dash to the supermarket for Pudsey accessories! 

“Thank you to families’ ever-shining generosity, a fabulous £274 was raised in donations.” 

Ely Standard: Pupils and staff wore colourful clothing.Pupils and staff wore colourful clothing. (Image: King's Ely)

Ely Standard: At prep, cake and lollipop sales were held in the years three to eight playgrounds at morning breaktime.At prep, cake and lollipop sales were held in the years three to eight playgrounds at morning breaktime. (Image: King's Ely)

Ely Standard: The colour yellow was worn by many students.The colour yellow was worn by many students. (Image: King's Ely)

Ely Standard: Generous donations from parents raised £274.Generous donations from parents raised £274. (Image: King's Ely)

Ely Standard: There's still a few donations to come in.There's still a few donations to come in. (Image: King's Ely)