WHEN it comes to the arts, Pickering Infants and Nursery School is second to none - and they've got an award to prove it.
The school has achieved Arts Mark Gold status in recognition of its high- quality provision in art and crafts, music, drama and dance.
News of the award came as youngsters staged their annual exhibition of arts and crafts and unveiled a large mosaic at the entrance to the building.
Headteacher Lynette Duggleby said the school was thrilled with the achievement.
She said: "Arts Mark Gold was the award we really wanted. We applied last September and then the inspectors came to the school to see what we are doing and assess our provision.
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