Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raised £1,028 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day.

Cambs Times: Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose DayChildren at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day (Image: Archant)

Staff and pupils wore red during the non-uniform day on Friday to raise the money.

Cambs Times: Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose DayChildren at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day (Image: Archant)

There was also a bake sale organised by Sixth Form students, who sold cakes, biscuits and flapjacks at break time.

Cambs Times: Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose DayChildren at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day (Image: Archant)

Lou Allen, health and social care teacher, said: “It was, as usual, a really successful day.

Cambs Times: Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day. PHOTO: Jackie Harding.Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day. PHOTO: Jackie Harding. (Image: Archant)

“Students embraced the nature of the day - many wore red and red nose accessories.”

Cambs Times: Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day. PHOTO: Jackie Harding.Children at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris raise more than ?1,000 for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day. PHOTO: Jackie Harding. (Image: Archant)