CHILDREN have been attempting to break a world reading record.
More than 260 pupils from Stone St Mary's School in Hayes Road, Greenhithe, tried to help break the Guiness world record for the most people reading out-loud at the same time.
The youngsters, aged four to 11, read out the poem - To The Top - by Geraldine McCaughrean, at 9.15am on March 7 along with thousands of other people around the country as part of The Big Time Rhyme event.
They also raised £100 for Great Ormond Street Hospital, who organised the attempt, by running a raffle on the same day.
Headteacher, Susan Taylor, said: "We are very proud of all the children. It is great to support such a good cause and it is so important for children to read as much as they can."
The result of the record attempt will be released by Guiness World Records in the next few weeks.
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