Children at Mossford Green Primary School in Fairlop Road, Barkingside, entertained each other by bringing there favourite puppets in to class.
The children each donated 50p. A spokesman for the school council said "we called it bring a friend day,because we think that everyone should have a friend and someone to care for them."
"Red nose day is important for children in Africa as they do not have as much as we have. We are donating money to build schools, to have an education and have better health."
