A PLAYGROUND was turned into a street for the sake of a party at a primary school yesterday.

The street party was part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Newcomen Primary School, in Redcar.

The children also enjoyed Punch and Judy, a bouncy castle, clowns on unicycles and line dancing at the event.

"It's a very busy day, but the children are having a great time," said headteacher Barbara Linthwaite.

"They've been hard at work making the bunting for our street party for 400 pupils but there have been lots of smiles."

Former teachers and parents were invited to a barbecue at the school last night.