FATHER Christmas joined in the fun as youngsters at a Teesside school learned about how we use electricity and gas in our everyday lives.

Santa Claus visited St Bede's RC Primary, in the Newtown area of Stockton, as part of an education programme by energy firm npower. The children took part in hands-on activities and team challenges.

Liz Gater, npower's education officer, said: "The children at St Bede's are very creative and it was a fun and valuable experience."