A PRIMARY school has won a top arts award for a third consecutive time.
Croft Primary School has been credited with an Artsmark gold award for the work it does across a range of arts.
The award lasts for three years. It is the third time the school has applied for and been granted the recognition.
The Arts Council recognises schools with a high level of provision in the arts.
Croft Primary School, in North Yorkshire, provides lessons in arts, drama, music, dance and creative writing. It also has visits from professional artists, a pottery club, and took part in a music festival with other schools.
Lessons in other subjects also combine with art projects, such as film animation, creative writing and IT presentations.
Head teacher Brenda Higgins said: "All the staff are fully committed to do things for the arts award.
"The whole school has motivated the children to be creative. You get children to learn life skills."
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