Arts, crafts and crazy hair were the order of the day at Cromer Junior school, when pupils celebrated the beginning of the half term holiday and the end of their annual 'Live' arts week by donning wigs, braids and bows to raise awareness of childhood cancer.

Eastern Daily Press: Nine-year-old Cromer Junior School pupil Joshua with dragon pictures created as part of the school's annual 'Live' arts week. Photo: KAREN BETHELLNine-year-old Cromer Junior School pupil Joshua with dragon pictures created as part of the school's annual 'Live' arts week. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

The arts week, which has been held at the school since 2006, saw youngsters from all year groups work with teachers and visiting artists Keri Lowe and Karen Pearson on flight-themed artworks ranging from papier mache hot air balloons and junk model space ships, to kites, foil insect pictures and a giant-sized feather butterfly.

Eastern Daily Press: Nine-year-old Cromer Junior School pupil Jessie with foil bug and butterfly pictures. Photo: KAREN BETHELLNine-year-old Cromer Junior School pupil Jessie with foil bug and butterfly pictures. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Other exhibits included paper sculpture peacocks, bees and ladybirds, as well as dragon-themed paintings and bird sketches.

Eastern Daily Press: Eleven-year-old pals Luke and Milan sporting wacky wigs as part of a crazy hair day organised by school council members in support of children and young people's cancer charity Clic Sargent. Photo: KAREN BETHELLEleven-year-old pals Luke and Milan sporting wacky wigs as part of a crazy hair day organised by school council members in support of children and young people's cancer charity Clic Sargent. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

The event culminated in an exhibition for parents and friends in the school hall, with a selection of artwork also put on display as part of Cromer carnival arts week, which saw 400 pieces of work by artists, schools and community groups go on show at Cromer Parish Hall.

Rosie Church, who is the school's head of art, said that having such a wide range of activities to take part in had boosted youngsters' confidence, while working with different age groups had enhanced their social skills.

'It has been fantastic,' she said. 'Even children who don't generally enjoy art have had a go at everything, and what is nice is that because we have done things we aren't usually able to cover in the curriculum, it has meant they have been able to do activities they wouldn't normally do.'

To mark the end of the week's activities, school council members organised a crazy hair day in honour of a Year 3 pupil who is undergoing cancer treatment.

Pupils paid £1 to come to school sporting wacky hairstyles, with the £213 proceeds going to children and young people's cancer charity Clic Sargent's annual Wig Wednesday appeal.

Children and school visitors also had a chance to buy Clic Sargent merchandise from a stall run by parent Simon Clipsom, who is community champion at Cromer Morrisons, which is also supporting the charity.

Thanking all those who helped with the arts week, Mrs Church said: 'We have had some great feedback and seeing their work on display has been wonderful for the children.'