Primary school pupils who raised thousands towards the care of sick children have been rewarded with the chance to enjoy a new activity venue. 

The year 3 class at Towers School in Hornchurch were awarded a trip to leisure venue Oxygen ActivePlay in Spilsby Road, Harold Hill, for a physical education lesson (PE).

Oxygen has today (December 22) opened after a £1.3 million investment in the site, which was formerly Jump Evolution.

Oxygen has 60 interconnected trampolines, a giant airbag, climbing walls, and a soft play area. 

Towers School was chosen after Oxygen received 17 applications from schools in the area.

The class of seven and eight-year-olds raised £8,480 towards the care of sick children at Great Ormond Street Hospital through a sponsored bike ride in the rain.

Ben Peach, Oxygen manager, said: "When we told the school they had won they were over the moon.

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Romford Recorder: A Year 3 class at Towers Junior School will be able to join a well-deserved fun day outA Year 3 class at Towers Junior School will be able to join a well-deserved fun day out (Image: Oxygen Activeplay)

"We can’t wait to welcome the class from Towers Junior School to our incredible new park," Mr Peach added.

Interactive sports pitches, a trapeze swing, an extensive climbing area and Oxygen's signature "excite" tunnel are just a few attractions the Year 3 class will be able to enjoy.