STUDENTS at the King Alfred School Academy, Highbridge, have raised £2,189 for charity.

The annual Raise And Give (RAG) Week was overseen by students, with the Sixth Form RAG Committee organising a variety of fundraising activities and events.

The cash will be split between Brain Tumour Research and Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Claire from MSF popped in to talk about the charity's work and a visit from Brain Tumour Research helped focus students’ fundraising efforts.

School-based events includes a talent show, a non-school uniform day, soak the teacher, Taskmaster, Eggheads, a film night, a student summer fete and a charity bake sale.

The annual sixth form charity collection walk in fancy dress also took place in Burnham and surrounding areas.

The school’s Lisa Semple said: “The talent show was an amazing event, raising more than £300 for charity.

“Students performed live to friends and family as well as three judges, and overall it was a wonderful night and we are grateful for everyone who took part."

In-school events raised £904.47 and the school would especially like to thank all the businesses who donated to their raffle.

Lisa added: “The sixth form finished off the week with our annual Rag Walk around Burnham and surrounding areas.

“Teachers and students of the Sixth Form donned fancy dress in the form of dinosaurs, fairies, superheroes and even one teacher as an ape.

"The charity walk raised a whopping £750 thanks to our amazing community.

“Thank you RAG committee for all your dedication and hard work to ensure the week was so successful.”