A Flixton primary school's staff and students raised more than £1,000 towards the fight against holiday hunger.

St Monica's RC Primary School took on the Sam Thompson One Million Steps Schools Challenge on May 2.

Messenger Newspapers: The superhero-themed day at St Monica's

Thompson, of Hits Radio and I'm a Celebrity fame, challenged schools across the country to contribute towards a target of one million steps, a target which was topped when more than 11,600,000 were taken on the day.

Of these more than 400,000 were taken by the primary school's staff and students on a superhero-themed day attended by Hits Radio DJ Hattie Pearson and firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Messenger Newspapers: The superhero-themed day at St Monica's

Kelly Slater, who is a teacher at St Monica's, said: "The children had a brilliant day. We are so proud of their efforts to raise funds for disadvantaged children across the UK, whilst also having a great time keeping active."

In total they raised more than £1,000 towards the fight against holiday hunger through Bauer Media's charity Cash for Kids.

To contribute go to cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/sam-thompson-million-steps/fundraisers/st-monica-s-rc-primary-school-/. 


This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.