PUPILS, parents and staff at Bridgerule Primary School worked with design and building professionals last week to brighten up the school library and reception area for free.

The school is one of just five in the country to receive a free makeover this autumn as the first step in a major national education programme, the Big School Makeover. The programme aims to encourage teachers, pa­r­ents and young people to get involved in refreshing or refurbishing a classroom, dining room or even an outdoor space.

The programme's sl­o­gan, Small Change to Big Difference, illustrates that with a little imagination and effort, any area of the school can be turned into a pleasant and stimulating place of learning, whatever the budget.

See this week's 'Post' for a full report and photos.