David Attenborough, penguins and unicorns in Steyning jailbreak!
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The decidedly strange escape took place on Friday (December 8) and was orchestrated by more than 200 Year 13 students at Steyning Grammar School - all for a very good cause.
The Steyning jailbreak has become something of a tradition, raising thousands of pounds over the years. This year's charity was Cancer Research UK, and the total raised so far stands at £5,192.
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Hide AdThe day started with a hearty breakfast courtesy of the school's catering department, with the £2 charges going straight into the fundraising pot.
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Then it was off to jail for the 'convicts' - who promptly broke out and, cheered on by the younger students, disappeared up Steyning High Street in a convoy of brightly decorated tractors, trailers, pick-up trucks and even a vintage bus.
The escapees fled all over the county, making their way to Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Southwick, Lancing, Brighton, Storrington, Portslade, Henfield, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath where they visited a number of primary schools.
Then they all converged on Horsham, where they were 're-captured' at the bandstand, in the Carfax, and treated amused shoppers to a festive sing-a-long.
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Hide AdAssistant head, Sally Randall, praised the students as tremendous ambassadors for the school, the charity and the wider community.
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She added: "Our students have shown initiative, grit and resilience in making a positive difference, learning much from the experience. The support of parents, local businesses, community partners and our feeder schools was hugely appreciated."