PENWORTHAM Priory High School has placed its pupils firmly in the driving seat with an exra-curricular activity guaranteed to please.

Geography teacher Colin Edgerley and BSM have joined forces to organise off-road driving sessions for Year 11 students and give them a taste of life in the fast lane.

David Rhodes at the school said: "We have done this for several years now. It's for the students who have finished their exams, and about 30 took part."

The lucky pupils received a two-hour session for a small fee and this consisted of the use of dual-controlled cars with an instructor.

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