More than 20 budding Bear Grylls’ at a Nantwich primary school had a taste of the great outdoors to raise cash for charity.
The resourceful youngsters at Sound and District Primary School used tarpaulin, fabric, string, tape and cardboard to make their own shelters for the night.
The pupils, aged between eight and 11, made a donation to build shelters under the PTA marquee and after an evening of playing games, singing campfire songs and roasting marshmallows they settled down for a night under the stars.
The school sleepover was organised by the PTA to raise money for Save the Children.
It also gave pupils a greater understanding of what life is like for many youngsters without a proper home.
Sound and District Primary headteacher Jo Grundy said: “The PTA did an excellent job of arranging an exciting and challenging activity for the pupils whilst also raising awareness of how hard life can be for children around the world with nowhere safe to shelter.”
Anthony Shuker, chair of the PTA, said: “Watching the children using their imagination to turn old cardboard boxes, sheets, broom handles and even a clothes airer into their home for the night was enough to make the sleepover worthwhile.
“But when I saw how the children helped and supported each other, swapping their building materials and sharing provisions (sweets), it confirmed the school has a great bunch of children.”
Eight-year-old Anya Taxman used tables, blankets, two poles and lots of pegs to make her den.
“It was quite comfortable but had fallen down a little bit by morning,” she said.
And Jack Bates, who’s nine, was a little bleary-eyed the next day.
“I enjoyed playing Capture the Flag and Hide and Seek as we were able to hide in the Wildlife Area. It was good fun.
“I think we played games so we were tired out, although, in the morning, it felt as if I had hardly slept!”
And Emily Pennington, eight, added: “We took part in the Sleepover because we knew we would be raising money for other children around the world.
“We know they don’t have all the same things and are not always looked after as well as we are.
“It is important to keep all children safe and to care for them.”
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