Two girls at the Archdeacon Griffiths Church In Wales Primary School in Llyswen have raised £539.17 for Cancer Research Wales, through a cake sale and non-uniform day.

The non-uniform day was held on Valentine’s Day, and saw pupils at the school dressing in red to celebrate this. The cake sale took place on the same day, during lunchtime.

Pupils, parents, grandparents and staff members all sent in cakes for the cake sale. They received so many cakes that they continued the sale onto the next day.

The charity event was completely unprompted by staff at the school, with the two students, Bronwyn Roberts and Gwen Lloyd, approaching the head teacher and asking if they could do something to raise money for the charity.

Commenting on this, Miss Louise Simms, headteacher at the school, told the Brecon & Radnor Express: “they’re lovely, caring girls who wanted to do something to help people who have been affected by cancer.”

She added: “They did it completely unprompted.”

The cheque was received on March 22 by Dale Evans, a fundraiser for Cancer Research Wales, who said: “It was great to meet the girls – they did a great job with the fundraising, and should be very proud!”

The school tweeted: “A huge ‘Thank You’ to all parents, grandparents and staff who sent cakes in for today’s bake sale.

“We’ve still lots left, so will be holding another sale again tomorrow. Thank you for all of your support.”