GIRLS at a Darlington school have been given some helpful advice to guide them through life.

Professor Janet Bainbridge OBE, director of Teesside University's school of science and technology, was guest speaker at Polam Hall School last week.

In her address, Prof Bainbridge told pupils to make the most of their personal achievements, and stressed that attitude was the key to ultimate success.

She urged the girls to reflect on every day with optimism, endeavour and enthusiasm