A SCHOOL in Earley held a non-uniform day and a hotly-contested students vs teachers netball match to raise more than £1,600 for Children in Need last week.
Pupils at Maiden Erlegh School, in Silverdale Road, wore their own clothes in exchange for a donation to the charity, and sixth form students went head-to-head with their teachers in the tense sports match.
Spectators paid an entrance fee to watch the match, which was added to the grand total raised by the rest of the school.
With their reputation on the line, the teachers played a hard game against the sixth formers, who were the odds-on favourites to win.
A spokesperson for the school, Annabelle Kelly said: “The game was fast paced and from the warm up it looked like the sixth formers were going to be the favourites. However, after the first quarter the teachers took a fast lead.
“After a few tactical changes for the sixth form, they pulled it back, with a very nervous Miss
Davies, the Headteacher, on the side worried for the reputation of the teachers, and it looked like the sixth formers were going to win.
“In the third quarter, with everything to play for, the match ended with a two goal lead to the teachers. With sweat dripping, fitness was starting to play a part. However in the final quarter the teachers connected and played well, converting the goals to give them an 18-28 victory.”
The school managed to raise an incredible £1,659.41 for Children in Need, with £68.16 coming from ticket sales to watch the netball match.
