A Barrow-in-Furness nursery and infant school have celebrated their 70th birthday by putting on a show.

Pupils and staff at South Walney Infant and Nursery School dressed up in 1950s attire, performing Maypole dances and rock and roll to delighted families.

Their commemoration also included a picnic, traditional games such as hula hoops and hopscotch, and the burial of a time capsule filled with messages from each class.

The time capsule, aims to give future generations a peek into school life in 2024.

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Headteacher Becs Ensoll expressed her delight saying: "We are delighted to see so many past pupils and former staff back at school to join in what is a very special day for South Walney Infant and Nursery School."

She further spoke about how the time capsule references significant current events, including the Olympics, and celebrates the achievements of their students.

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Ms Ensoll added: "The time capsule references many things ranging from this as an Olympic year and taking about a pupil who is an excellent gymnast with her eyes set on future global success.

"It also mentions the recent glowing Ofsted report praising the pupils love of reading, pride in the community and inspired and varied curriculum."

The celebration also featured a cake in the school's colours, made by former parent Janette Currie.

The cake, decorated with books named with each class and tiny handprints round the edge, was cut by three headteachers, further symbolizing the continuity of past, present, and future.