The Terrington St Clement School, in Churchgate Way, played host to two Navy physical training instructors and two Marines, who worked with Year Nine and Ten pupils studying PE and food technology.

Chief Petty Officer Joseph Murray gave food technology students a brief overview of his career in the Royal Marines and explained how tough but rewarding the job had been, taking him around the world above and below the waves.

He taught students about the need for a healthy diet and demonstrated how to make a delicious curry.

Each of the PE sessions were designed to give pupils a greater understanding of the demands placed on the military and the fitness levels required on entry, during training and service.

Students got stuck into a combination of traditional condition training an self-defence.

The response from pupils was outstanding, with many of the young people excelling, but special mention went to Lauren Hulme, Ryan Smith, Amy Hancock, Holly Stocker and Sam Loomes, who all received prizes for their effort.

The students, aged 13 to 15, also got an opportunity to ask the visitors questions about careers, experience in combat and about life in the military.

It is expected the visit, organised through the Navy's schools liaison programme, will take place again next year.