Charmouth schoolchildren celebrated their surrounding natural environment with an expedition to Golden Cap and Stonebarrow.

All the pupils picnicked together at Stonebarrow, when they were encouraged to appreciate the local environment and join in the adventure as a whole school community.

Headteacher Chris Vincent said: “It is not unusual to see youngsters from Charmouth Primary School out and about in the local environment.

“Indeed one of the children stated just recently that the beach was an extension of their classroom.

“Staff at the school are always looking for opportunities to bring learning to life and using the local environment is one way of exploiting an outstanding natural resource on the school’s doorstep.”

On a sunny day, around 170 children, plus staff and parent volunteers, made their way to Stonebarrow.

Years three and six had the longest walk from Morcombelake via Golden Cap, while year two took an extended stroll from Morcombelake to Stonebarrow.

The youngest children caught a bus before joining the rest of the pupils for the walk back to school.

The expedition was organised by deputy headteacher Tamsin Rowe, parent and governor Melanie Harvey, and parent Ros Bale.

Mr Vincent said: “With help from the National Trust, the expedition was rated a great success by all involved and the children are looking forward to another expedition in the future.”