A children’s bake sale raised nearly £400 in just an hour, completely selling out of their delicious cakes.

Sidmouth Herald: Students hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International SchoolStudents hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International School (Image: Archant)

Pupils of the Sidmouth International School donned their aprons to fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Support.

It was the icing on the cake when the excited youngsters realised how much they had raised in such a short time scale. The money raised is enough to pay for a Macmillan nurse for more than 14 hours.

There was a spread of nationalities on display as students from Kuesnacht in Switzerland were in attendance and joined in with the help of their host families.

General managed Diahann Byrne said: ‘We wanted to raise money for a worthy cause, but also thought it would be a fun way for our staff and students to become involved with the local community. We were absolutely thrilled, it was a sell-out event.”

Sidmouth Herald: Students hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International SchoolStudents hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International School (Image: Archant)

If you are interested in joining the host family community, please contact the school on 01395 516754.

Sidmouth Herald: Students hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International SchoolStudents hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International School (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Students hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International SchoolStudents hit the streets to raise money for cancer research. Picture: Sidmouth International School (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: The Unkindest Cut dance performance at Sidmouth Science Festival. Picture: Brian HartleyThe Unkindest Cut dance performance at Sidmouth Science Festival. Picture: Brian Hartley (Image: Brian Hartley all rights reserved)