A SCHOOL sports day has been hailed by parents as the best yet.

Every pupil at Corporation Road Infant School, Darlington took part in yesterday's sporting event, which placed the emphasis on fun.

Headteacher Carol Musztacs said: "We had a wonderful morning. Our main difficulty is that we don't have any grass, so we had to adapt our games to suit the playground.

"We did quite a lot of team games, where children really do have to cooperate and work together, and we had lots of skill-based games like catching and dribbling balls.

"None of the games were competitive. They really are fun games where everyone is a winner."

Parents and governors turned out in force to support the youngsters' efforts.

There was a staff race, a mothers' and fathers' race and a toddlers' race.

Mrs Musztacs said: "Parents told me it was the best sports day ever, and some of the children, as they went back to school, said it was a great day.

"Lots of parents and governors came and enjoyed the day and we really appreciated their support."