Children turn £600 into £5,800 for charity

Selling sweets was among the pupils' money-making ventures

Schoolchildren scored 10 out of 10 for their money-making skills by turning £600 into £5,800 for charity.

The £20 Challenge, run by the Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust, saw a total of £600 split between 30 year six classes in Cornwall.

They used the money to buy items to generate more cash.

Children washed cars, sold sweets, bookmarks, keyrings and took part in other ventures. The money has been donated to Children's Hospice South West.

'Fantastic cause'

Head teacher Marie Taylor, of St Columb Major Academy, said pupils had "thoroughly enjoyed" the challenge.

"The children have learnt so much from the whole process, from researching and designing our products to marketing and selling them," she said.

"The children led an assembly to share the challenge with their school and to ask children to support this fantastic cause.

"This has helped the children to also think about career roles.

"We are excited to see what our fundraising efforts will achieve for the charity."