Boys at a private school have been skipping to raise money for charity.

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Youngster from Homefield Preparatory School in Sutton completed 40,000 skips on Friday, February 14, in order to raise money for Get Kids Going a charity which provides disabled children with equipment.

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The school has also announced the appointment of a new headteacher following the departure of Robin Mowbray last year.

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New head: John Towers 

John Towers will start at the school in September 2014 and said: "I am delighted to be appointed headteacher and it is a great privilege to be able to join such a happy and vibrant school of such heritage and reputation."