Pupils get visit from zoo ranger

PUPILS brought the plains of Africa in to the classroom by designing their own colourful rhino.

Creative children from Westminster Community Primary School, Ellesmere Port, ran a competition in class as part of Chester Zoo’s Rhino Mania initiative for the most original and eye-catching design.

To help inspire the children, Becca Biddle, safari ranger from Chester Zoo, called in and cast an expert eye over the groups’ ideas.

Deputy headteacher, Caroline Marshall, said: “In December the whole school, staff and many parents visited Chester Zoo.

“We have been involved in Rhino Mania and held a ‘Design the Rhino’ competition. The winner and two runners up painted the Rhino.

“Our PTA has since agreed to adopt a black rhino from the World Wild Life Fund.”