A NEW £1m school extension to provide student accommodation has been officially opened by the Archbishop of York.

Dr John Sentamu headed to Cundall Manor School, near to Thirsk, to open The Jaytee Foundation Building.

The new building includes classrooms, changing rooms, a staff room and meeting areas and it is fitted with eco-friendly materials.

The state of the art building will be used to house the independent school’s senior pupils and is home to 150 children aged 11-16-years.

Dr Sentamu spent the morning of January 22, at the school where he met governors, pupils and staff on a tour.

He took part in a question and answer session with the pupils before he led the school’s assembly and opened the building.

Thomas Ingilby, chairman of governors said: "We are absolutely delighted that Dr Sentamu is able to be our guest on what is an important milestone in the school's history.

"Not only does his attendance indicate the significance of the day, but gives our pupils the chance to meet and talk to one of the country's most influential, respected and charismatic leaders."

Cundall Manor was originally a hunting lodge which became a prep-school in 1958 and now offers educational to boys aged two-16-years.

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