Skegness pupils help raise £21k-plus through santa runs (IN PICTURES)

Ten schools in Lincolnshire, including two in the Skegness area, have helped raise more than £21,000 for pupil programmes and activities through a Santa Run event.
By David Seymour
Published 6th Jan 2021, 14:00 GMT
Festive fundraising at Skegness Grammar School.Festive fundraising at Skegness Grammar School.
Festive fundraising at Skegness Grammar School.

Skegness Grammar School and King Edward VI Academy in Spilsby were among the David Ross Education Trust sites that took part in the fundraiser.

It involved students and staff either running or walking a course alongside their classmates, dressed in Santa hats and suits.

The money will be streamed into the trust’s Inspiration Fund, which supports enrichment programmes and activities, such as sports clubs, music festivals and lessons, across its 34 schools.

Another scene from the fundraising effort at Skegness Grammar School.Another scene from the fundraising effort at Skegness Grammar School.
Another scene from the fundraising effort at Skegness Grammar School.

Pupils from reception to Year 10 took part in the run. Due to coronavirus measures still in place across these schools, students ran and walked within their own bubbles safely at staggered times throughout the day.

Stuart Burns, chief executive officer of the David Ross Education Trust, said: “I am delighted that so many of our pupils signed up for the Santa Run and we are so proud of their efforts. We are extremely grateful to all of our students and families for supporting this event so generously, especially at the tail end of an extremely challenging year.”

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