ENTHUSIASTIC pupils at Greengates Primary Academy have taken a leaf out of Captain Tom’s book and vowed to undertake a series of exercises to raise money for the NHS. Inspired by Captain Tom’s 100 laps of his garden and his recent passing, students are challenging themselves in what they are calling the “Captain Tom Challenge” to perform 100 reps of their chosen activity. The campaign was sparked by school principal Andy Gaunt who set up a JustGiving page with an initial target of just £100. “We were inspired by Captain Tom’s attitude, selflessness and grit throughout the pandemic, and we were all very upset to hear of his passing,” he said. “We were about six weeks into home-schooling and, it gave us a good reason to bring the children together and establish a common goal for them to work towards.”