PUPILS at a Kendal School have received a special message from Joe Wicks.

It comes after Castle Park School won a social media competition organised by Yorkshire jam company Fearne & Rosie to celebrate the launch of its three-year partnership with BBC Children in Need.

The school won £250 worth of exclusive, personalised jars of reduced sugar jam to be used at breakfast and after-school club.

In a video message to the school, BBC Children in Need brand ambassador Joe Wicks said: "Hello to everybody at Castle Park School in Kendal, it’s Joe Wicks here.

"Congratulations to all of you on winning the lovely Fearne & Rosie jam, me and my kids love it. I hope you enjoy cooking and baking and have a great day.

"Thanks to all of you who took part in PE with Joe in lockdown, I’m sure some of you did some of the workouts.”

Ross Knaggs, head teacher at Castle Park School, said some of the jams have already been enjoyed at an afternoon tea event for parents and carers.

He said: “It was a lovely little event and the jams were a hit.

"The children met the guests, served them teas and then washed up.

"Afterwards, with the jobs done, I noticed some of the children couldn’t resist dipping their fingers in the jam.

"We’ve been so lucky to win. It’s given us the chance to thank the community for their support.”

Fearne & Rosie founder Rachel Kettlewell added: “It was an absolute pleasure to send our healthier jams to Castle Park School, I hope they’re a big hit across the school community.

"I’m passionate about helping families eat a little healthier, that’s why I founded Fearne & Rosie. Our mission has always been to make a positive impact.

"At a time when more and more families need help, our partnership with BBC Children in Need is an opportunity to provide additional support for vulnerable children across the country."

Pudsey jars of jam are available with £1 from the sale of each jar going to support BBC Children in Need projects and charities.