CHILDREN and staff at a Malpas school are celebrating after being given an award for their use of computers in class.

Malpas Church In Wales Junior School in Newport received the prestigious ICT Mark which shows it is at the forefront of modern technology.

The award was given out by Becta, the British Education Communications and Technology Agency, a government funded body responsible for promoting the use of ICT in Britain's schools and colleges.

Head teacher Richard Jones said: "We are delighted to be awarded the ICT Mark, it recognises our positive approach and the benefits it is bringing to our children.

"We believe ICT can be used in every aspect of learning and that it is essential our children are equipped for the modern world."

Neil McLean, executive director for Educational Practice at Becta said: "Malpas Church Junior School thoroughly deserve the accolade of an ICT mark.

"They clearly demonstrate how important it is to take a holistic approach to using ICT in schools.

"Their investment in new technology has contributed to substantial improvements in learning."