HILLSIDE Primary School’s usual Golden Assembly went red in aid of Comic Relief.

Children and staff at the Newsome school paid a pound for the privilege of wearing red for the day and even some parents joined in the fun.

The school’s stock of red noses quickly sold out and staff had to resort to face painting instead. Parents paid for their refreshments after the assembly, which included special red nose buns and biscuits baked by staff. The school raised almost £500.