CHILDREN from Backwell raided their moneyboxes to pay for an extended break time in aid of charity.

North Somerset Times: School Council members Esther, Hugh, Shay, Connie, Frankie, Zane, Darcey and Tom who organised the tuck shop.School Council members Esther, Hugh, Shay, Connie, Frankie, Zane, Darcey and Tom who organised the tuck shop. (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Backwell Junior School dressed in bright colours and donated money to enable them to have a longer break and a tuck shop.

The school council organised the event which raised £225 for Together For Short Lives which supports children with life-threatening conditions.