A SCHOOL topped off a healthy eating week by treating youngsters to a lesson in circus skills.

Professional clown Stuart Barber, from Doody's Educational Workshop, gave children at St Fidelis Catholic Primary School a lesson in juggling, stiltwalking and plate spinning.

Starting on January 23, the school in Bexley Road, Erith, hosted a Having a Healthy Attitude week which included lessons in healthy eating, exercise and nutrition.

Doody the clown held workshops to teach the children about co- ordination and balance.

Headteacher Lindsay Wise said: "It was a bit of entertainment and fun to top the week off for the children."