WHILE most schools in County Durham have fallen silent during the holidays, some have been keeping children busy with a series of activities.

This weekend, St John's RC Comprehensive, in Bishop Auckland, will be busy producing a newsletter.

Students of Park View Community School, Chester-le-Street, will be designing a web site until next Friday.

Greenfield School, Newton Aycliffe, has been creating a dance, drama and music production based on crime and crime prevention. Pupils of Easington Community School worked at improving self confidence through visits and sports, while students at Wolsingham School examined sustainability in the environment