Traditional works of art from Uganda went under the hammer at an Oxford school to raise money for African pupils.

The auction was held by Larkrise Primary School, in Boundary Brook Road, and raised £500 for a primary school in Jinja, Uganda.

Larkrise headteacher Mark Chesterton visited the school last year and the Jinja headteacher Duncan Lufafa returned the gesture this week.

Mr Lufafa donated artwork from Uganda for the auction attended by parents on Thursday.

The Ugandan High Commissioner to Britain, Dr Tomasi Kiryapawo, also visited the school.

Teacher Diana Eastwood said: "We have had a good week. Mr Lufafa has been in and out of various classes and the children have been asking him about his school.

"The children performed a welcome song for the High Commissioner and read poems they had written about Aids.

"They showed him various pieces of art they had made from recycled materials and Mr Chesterton played drums in assembly."

Mr Lufafa is one of 32 Ugandan teachers visiting Oxfordshire to give pupils an insight into their culture and country.

The visit follows a trip to Africa made by teachers from the county to see Ugandan schools last October.