There were packed audiences at Stifford Clays Infant and Nursery School this week.

The pupils put on five performances of a concert based on the Nativity story.

Each year the Whitmore Avenue, Grays, school holds collections for the Little Haven Hospice.

Head teacher, Linda Catton, said: “Each year we try to beat the previous year’s total and this year we certainly have!

“Families have been very generous, considering the financial climate.”

A massive £597 was raised and the school would like to thank everyone for their donations.