YOU can always expect one funnyman in class — but on the last day of half-term, Lostock Primary School was overrun with them.

And many of the young comics seemed to take their inspiration from comedian Keith Lemon, coming into school dressed at the Celebrity Juice star – with others becoming their favourite comedy character for the day

Teachers decided to get in on the act too as staff and children encouraged people across the North West to make their face funny for money this Red Nose Day - which falls on Friday March 13.

Around 200 pupils came to school dressed as some of their favourite “yellow” characters such as Keith Lemon, Maggie from The Simpsons and even an M&M.

Pupil George Warren who dressed up as a mini Keith Lemon complete with his perma-tan, blonde hair and moustache said: “I chose to come as Keith Lemon today as he is my favourite character so I thought it would be funny to be like him for the day.”

Vicki Robinson, headteacher at Lostock Primary School said: “We love doing new and fun things to raise money for Red Nose Day and this was perfect for us to all do together.

"Every pupil — and teacher — who came dressed up today were sponsored so we know we’ve already raised lots of money and we’ve only just started.”

The school is a huge supporter of Comic Relief, raising £1,233 last year by taking part in a number of events including "Let's Dance for Comic Relief, Lostock Style " and a "Bake Off".

This year, the dedicated pupils and teachers at Lostock Primary School hope they can raise even more.

Tracey Hall, acting deputy headteacher said: "We love taking part in Red Nose Day and getting our pupils, teachers and even parents involved in the fun.

"It's a great way to bring everyone together and we always come up with something different to raise as much money as we can. Everyone really gets stuck in."

Comic Relief uses the cash raised through Red Nose Day to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people across the UK and Africa.

For Red Nose Day 2015, UK schools have been given a special mission to raise enough money to help get 300,000 children across Africa into education and learning.

For more ways to get involved, schools can visit rednoseday.com/schools

Teachers can get started by signing up for a free School Fundraising Resource Pack bursting with fundraising ideas, posters, balloons, stickers, as well as learning resources to help pupils understand where the money goes by visiting rednoseday.com/schoolspack.