PAELLA and French beans were on the menu for pupils at Thrupp Primary School, who celebrated a day of European languages today.

French and Spanish are taught at the school and headteacher June Pritchard wanted to give pupils a taste of the culture.

"The day is about giving children some experiences from foreign countries," she said.

As well as dining on a multicultural cuisine, pupils dressed in the colours of European flags.

The school is currently forging links with educational establishments in Europe.