Energetic pupils at Largs Primary ‘lined up’ to raise a fantastic £1,000 for Comic Relief.

Each class got their conga on for 15 minutes – and some pupils even kept going they enjoyed it so much.

Teacher Cathy Hughes says the innovative idea was a huge success, with traditional fundraising efforts limited due to the pandemic.

She said: “Because of all restrictions with pupils having to stay in their separate classes, we organised a conga around the building.

“Each class went out individually and danced along for 15 minutes - and some even did an extra lap they were loving it so much.

“I had created a CD with an hour long version of the conga song which was ringing through everyone’s ears by the end of the day.

“It was a great way to get the kids outside and do something a bit different.”

Pupils also sold red noses and dressed up on the day to help fundraise for the charity.

Cathy added: “Last year we bought 500 noses and we ended up running out and had to dash to supermarkets to get more.

“This year we bought 600 noses and they were gone by the end of the day, which was a fantastic effort by all the pupils.

“Everyone also worse red clothes, dyed their hair red and painted their faces, so it was a proper big effort.”

Cathy believes it is important to teach the children the stories behind these campaigns and where the money goes to help.

She explained: “It’s not just about having fun, it forces the children to think about others who are not as fortunate as they are.

“As they get older it is good for them to learn who helps them and provides for them and why some children don’t have the things they can take for granted.

“A lot of classes put Ukraine as a focus, and how children there are being impacted.

“Obviously it is great that the pupils can have fun whilst raising money, but it is vital they know why they are doing it."