Cycling to New York, a bake sale and a paint dash were among the events enjoyed by hundreds of high school students.

A series of fundraising activities held at Pakefield High School this week were hailed a success, as funds were raised in supporting the Solving Kid's Cancer charity.

Lowestoft Journal: The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft.The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

Jenny Shervington, assistant headteacher at the school on London Road, Pakefield, said: "Students from Pakefield High School have spent the week engaging in an array of fundraising activities to support the Solving Kids Cancer charity.

"This is a charity close to the heart of colleague Liam Gurney who has organised the fundraising week and all money raised will benefit new research to help find a cure for childhood cancer."

Lowestoft Journal: Tristan (Year 8) and Charlotte (Year 11) at Pakefield High School taking part in the cycle to New York challenge.Tristan (Year 8) and Charlotte (Year 11) at Pakefield High School taking part in the cycle to New York challenge. (Image: Mick Howes)

With the week full of "exciting encounters", the students took part in a cycle to New York challenge - which has seen them cycling the 3,513 mile distance to New York, where some of the treatment for childhood cancer takes place.

Lowestoft Journal: Daisy and Bintu (Year 11) at Pakefield High School taking part in the cycle to New York challenge.Daisy and Bintu (Year 11) at Pakefield High School taking part in the cycle to New York challenge. (Image: Mick Howes)

A FIFA tournament proved popular along with a bake sale, a sponsored silence, a sponsored 5km run that included a colour-dash and a non-uniform day.

Lowestoft Journal: The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft.The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

With the school on course to raise more than £3,000, Mrs Shervington added: "It has been a truly inspiring week, watching the students cheer each other on and come together to raise money for an amazing cause."

Lowestoft Journal: The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft.The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

The school thanked Nirvana Gym for the loan of two Pulse Fitness Exercise bikes and Tesco for the kind donation of cakes and treats for the bake sale.

Lowestoft Journal: The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft.The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

Mr Gurney added: "At Pakefield, we are really keen to build on our community spirit and help support those who are involved within the Pakefield family and community.

Lowestoft Journal: The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft.The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

"The reason behind this fundraising week and our chosen charity, in particular, is due to the relationship that I have with a very special family.

Lowestoft Journal: The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft.The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

"Early this year, one of my closest and oldest friends lost his four-year-old son to Neuroblastoma.

"This is something that no family should have to go through.

Lowestoft Journal: The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft.The 5km run that included a colour dash at Pakefield High School in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

"Our original plan for the week was to raise money to help support with the treatment required to combat Neuroblastoma.

"Upon receiving the terrible news, as a school, we still wanted to make a difference and chose to continue to support Solving Kids Cancer."