Retired teacher Belinda Gee returned to the school to officially open its new wildlife area, which comes complete with pond, teeming with life.

The pond, which had fallen into disrepair, was already in place on a piece of land which, leased to the school by a local landowner, is near the school field.

The school parent-teacher association then stepped in to revamp the area by adding a shed and bird tables and new fencing to make it safe.

Headteacher Miss Helen Bates said that the area would be like an "outdoor classroom".

"The pond is very rich in wildlife," she said, being sure it would help youngsters at the school with their science studies. The school has 36 pupils aged four to 11 on roll.

Around 50 people attended the opening, and watched as Mrs Gee, who retired last summer, cut a ribbon to declare the new area officially open.

Mrs Gee also presented the school with three books and a poster to help pupils identify the wildlife they might find there.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed a cream tea.