COLLEGE staff were celebrating yesterday after they received a national award.

Carmel RC Technology College picked up the Healthy Schools Award from Secretary of State for Health and Darlington MP Alan Milburn.

Initiatives which led to the college being given the award included a system allowing parents to monitor the type and amount of food their children are eating.

The college has also received the Sportmark gold award this year, highlighting the importance it places on healthy lifestyles and fitness