A SCHOOL celebrating a special birthday has marked the millennium in a special way.

The Northern Echo helped pupils and staff at Raventhorpe Preparatory School, in Carmel Road North, Darlington, mark their 60th birthday with a millennium photograph .

The photograph, featuring more than 100 children and teachers, was taken on the school's lawn.

Headteacher Doreen Procter said: "We have put the picture on display in the hall for the parents to come and look at it.

"We are very pleased to celebrate the school's 60th anniversary in the year of the millennium. It is a nice memento to look back on in future years."

Copies of the photograph can be ordered by contacting our photo sales department on (01325) 381313. If you want your school featured, contact Mike Gibb or Andy Lamb on our picture desk, telephone (01325) 505036