“ We asked that everyone who took part contributed something , and with the money raised , we hope to buy pens , pencils and other such materials to send to the village school .”
Teaching assistant Su Aldred , who helped to organise the Zumbathon , said the event was led by professional instructor Sarah Timms , who volunteered to come in for the day and work with different year groups to help prepare them for the whole-school dance .
“ Pupils practiced at various times throughout the day , before coming together with the teaching staff on the 3-G all-weather pitch at the end of the school day for the big event . We also invited any parents and carers who were able to join us as well , so it
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made quite a spectacle ,” added Mrs Aldred . More information about the project is available at www . supportghana . co . uk .
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