STUDENTS donned crepe paper creations for a Christmas costume competition in school.

Hurworth School Maths and Computer College held the "Creative Christmas Creations" contest yesterday, which saw teams of students dressing up in festive outfits.

Designs included a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, a Christmas pudding, fairies, elves and angels.

Teacher Rita Rees said the competition was very popular with the youngsters, who enjoyed designing and making their own costumes.