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Celebrating Easter in Darlington

Easter cards and crafts were created by primary school children visiting 海角直播鈥檚 Darlington campus.

Around 100 children from primary schools across Darlington were invited to celebrate Easter by taking part in the special activities session at the University鈥檚 campus off Vicarage Road. It follows on from the success of a Christmas family fun day held at the Darlington campus, which included a free afternoon of festive activities including craft making, a nativity play, carol singing and a visit by Father Christmas.

Children from Darlington鈥檚 Heathfield Primary, Education Village and Corporation Road Primary were invited to take part in the Easter event.

Katherine Humpleby, assistant head teacher at Education Village, said: 'It鈥檚 been a great experience for our younger children and we鈥檝e also brought along some students from our BTEC health and social care. It鈥檚 been great experience for them too, helping during the event and also giving them a taste of the University.'

Among children taking part in the craft session was nine-year-old Heathfield pupil Keely Metcalfe. She said: 'We鈥檇 normally be doing maths right now, so it鈥檚 fun being able to make Easter cards and puppets. I鈥檝e really enjoyed it.'

Nathan Knibbs, nine, of Education Village, said: 'It鈥檚 really been fun and I鈥檝e enjoyed making cards and decorating eggs. I made an alien egg.'

Nicola Doyle, the University鈥檚 Recruitment Manager, said, 'The Easter event at Darlington was a huge success with the children showing real creative flair.

'It was lively and fun and also great to see the University鈥檚 first class facilities at the Darlington campus used for another successful community event.'

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