THE artistic efforts of a school and its children have earned them an official award.

Days Lane Primary School in days lane, Sidcup has been awarded an Artsmark Silver ward from the Arts Council, in recognition of the school’s commitment to arts education and it excellent arts achievements Headteacher Noel Lake said: “We are delighted that the Arts Council has recognised Days Lane’s dynamic arts education programme.

“The children have really enjoyed learning through drama, music, dance, art and the many other forms of self-expression on offer, both in taught lessons and in extra curricular activities.”

He said all the staff’s hard work had contributed to achieving the award.