PRIMARY school pupils have welcomed a visitor from the Sikh community.

Roop Singh spent the day with students from Leyburn Primary School. Children from the town's other primary school, St Peter and St Paul's, also joined in the activities.

Mr Singh, from Leeds, started the day with a talk in assembly about perseverance.

He then talked to year three children about the significance of the symbols in the Sikh religion.

After lunch with boys from year five, he took part in arts and craft activities with children in year three again.

Leyburn primary deputy headteacher Lucy Hall said: "The children had a wonderful day and learnt a lot about a different religion and culture in a fun way.

"Some of the pupils thought it was the best day they had ever had at school.

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