BUBBA the cat has been hanging around a secondary school in the US for so long that this term he has been rewarded with his own photo ID passcard that gives him access to the school buildings, including the library, and means that should he complete his studies, he will be able to graduate in 2017.

Bubba lives next door to Leland High School in San Jose, California, but is always found waiting for lessons to begin at the start of the day and doesn't leave until the last sporting activities have finished at the end of the day.