A SCHOOL has celebrated its 125th anniversary with a series of concerts.

Ferryhill Station Primary School, in County Durham, was established in 1878 and present-day pupils have spent the past few weeks learning about its history.

The school arranged a visit to Beamish Museum, where the children experienced a Victorian lesson.

They had to write with pen and ink, and were shown the dreaded cane, which was used to administer punishments.

Museum staff also visited the school for a day, when they brought artefacts with them and performed a drama.

People living near the school have been supplying old photographs, some dating from 1900, to help them learn about school life in times gone by.

As Ferryhill Station is a close-knit community, many of the photographs feature relatives of present pupils.

As part of the celebrations, children have been performing a concert for parents and the community, based on what they learnt.

The shows have included songs from different eras in the school's history.

Headteacher Val Jago said: "It has been really interesting to research it. It has been a look at a different world for the children, and they have really enjoyed it."

The school's anniversary celebrations continue on Thursday, when an open day will be held for anyone who wants to look around, particularly former staff and pupils.