PUPILS at a Darlington school took part in a series of workshops to promote healthy living.

Hurworth Comprehensive School's third annual social, moral, spiritual and cultural day for year eight students, took the form of workshops to "stretch the mind, body and soul" and was called Looking After Me.

Each student took part in two of the seven workshops on offer.

They were run by professionals hired for the day by the school.

A chef from the Fighting Cocks pub, in Middleton St George, taught in a healthy cooking workshop, which proved popular.

First aid techniques were the subject of another workshop and police representatives were present at the drug awareness session. Cycling instructors took the road safety workshop.

Those children who opted for the keep-fit workshop were left exhausted at the end of their session. More relaxing sessions were provided by the yoga and Indian head massage workshops.

Teacher Rita Rees said: "It went brilliantly. The kids were really interested in what was going on."

Next year's event will include a multicultural day with the opportunity to take part in belly dancing, produce aboriginal art and sample Indian foods.