Year six pupils had a ‘rootin’ tootin’’ end to primary school as they performed a Wild West-themed play this week.

The children at Hereward Primary School in Loughton sang, danced and acted in Ye-Ha! for their parents and family members.

After the confident and enthusiastic performance, the pupils were given leavers’ certificates by ex-staff members Kirsty Pavett and Sue White.

Head teacher Matt Woolard and deputy head teacher Renette Fourie then presented trophies to recognise particularly impressive achievements.

Mr Woolard said: “The children in year six have impressed us ever since they joined our school.

“They have achieved a huge amount at Hereward and we wish them all the very best next year and in the future.”

Winners of the achievement cups were:

• Reading - 1st Adriana Civilyte, 2nd Alfie Hine, 3rd Louis Hooke,

• Writing - 1st Oscar Woolard, 2nd Jeevan Juttla, 3rd Francesca Bull,

• Mathematics - 1st Teddy Newby, 2nd Adriana Civilyte, 3rd Ethan Toye,

• Arts Awards - Maddison Nutley and Alfie Trowbridge,

• Computing Awards - Lily Hobbs and Justin Dzanjalimodzi,

• Sports Awards - Lucy Bailey and Charlie David,

• Citizenship Awards - Millie Bartlett and Thomas Chapman.