IMAGES of earthquake-hit Haiti so moved youngsters at Knights Templar First School that they raised £300 in just three days for the victims of the disaster.

Pupils of Oak class baked and sold cakes to parents and friends and also organised a host of sponsorship activities, from hoola hoop, skipping, running around the school field.

Some of the children even chose to learn spellings and tables to help bring in the much needed money.

Teacher Peter Stevenson said: "The compassion and energy expressed by the children was impressive.

"They decided that they could make a difference so they chose to be active in several ways.

"The response from families and other local residents means that we have sent £300 to the Disaster Emergency Committee."

Mr Stevenson said the school was happy to receive further donations for the appeal, which would be forwarded on to the DEC.

Pictured from the left are pupils Lucy Heath, Chloe Rendell, Harvey Jones, Emily Screen, Connor Patterson and Alex Towells.

Photo: Steve Guscott

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PUPILS at Williton's Danesfield Middle School pulled out all the stops to raise almost £1,000 in just six hours to help the people of Haiti.

After seeing harrowing pictures of the earthquake that hit the country just over a fortnight ago, the youngsters embarked on a range of money spinning activities.

The school council rallied round to organise 'beat the goalie' and face painting, cakes were sold and the fundraising was further boosted by a non-uniform day.

Senior teacher Mark Walker said: "As a school community we felt an ethos to help those affected and to do our bit to help."

And at the end of the day, the fundraising total stood at £964.23.

Pupils have also been investigating the reasons why the earthquake struck.

Geography teacher Cath Hancock said they had been looking at the causes and the effects it would have on the country and its people for years to come.

And she said the empathy shown by pupils towards the Haitians had been heartfelt.

Headteacher Ian Bradbury described the school's efforts as "magnificent."

"I am very proud of all our pupils," he said.

"To raise close to £1,000 in less than six hours really does show the compassion that our children feel for others who have nothing."

Pictured from the left, presenting a cheque for the amount raised to Mr Bradbury, are Daniella Garratt, Ben Gregory and Jaimie Van Driel.