ELLESMERE Port Specialist School of Performing Arts has been presented with a plaque to mark its outstanding commitment to excellence in arts education.

The award recognises the school’s achievement of gaining Artsmark Gold status for the third consecutive time.

Assistant headteacher and director of performing arts, Cath Green, said: “We are absolutely thrilled at receiving this prestigious award.

“Such an achievement is down to the dedicated and dynamic creative arts staff at the school who work hard to nurture the talents of our pupils.”