A FUNDRAISING pot to improve hygiene in some of the world's poorest countries is looking flush thanks to the efforts of youngsters at a Kearsley primary school.

Children at Spindle Point Primary School have been raising funds for the Toilet Twinning project and have raised enough money for toilets to be built in countries where they are desperately needed.

It will fund two school toilet blocks and 10 individual toilets across African countries.

The entire the school got involved with the fundraising effort — reception and year one pupils sold cakes, year two held a toy sale, year three took part in a sponsored run, while year four prepared a take-away tea for families.

In addition, year five pupils turned up to school in their pyjamas and year six organised a cinema night for the whole school.

Headteacher Sue Johnson said she was delighted with the fundraising effort.

She said: "During the last six weeks the children at Spindle Point have been raising funds for ‘Toilet Twinning’.

"Following on from the Ebola crisis, the children learned that one third of the people in the world do not have access to safe, hygienic and private toilet facilities and this was contributing to the spread of infection and disease.

"Through our School’s Council each class came up with ideas for fundraising so we could pay for toilets to be built where they were needed.

"In addition we have been collecting loose change in our ‘toilet’ which is strategically placed near the main entrance and has been a real talking point for visitors who want to know why it’s there.

"Spindle Point children and families have been very supportive and generous and we are very proud of our achievements."