PUPILS at a Darlington school gathered in front of local VIPs as part of a celebration of their success during the last year.

Eastbourne School's Annual Awards Evening took place at the school's Alderman Jim Skinner Hall last week.

Guests at the event included Durham Chief Constable George Hedges.

Headteacher Richard Appleton told parents and friends gathered for the oocasion: "I hope the achievements of the young people that we mark here today will only be the first of many for them."