Parents joined children at a numeracy evening aimed at showing maths can be fun.

To try to convince any doubters, Julie Jeffery maths co-ordinator at Chilton Primary School, near Didcot, and colleagues even laid on "mathematical refreshments (cakes and biscuits) and the children made their own maths badges.

The evening was part of the school's numeracy week when children and adults took part in a variety of activities, competitions and games. "We wanted everyone to have fun with numbers," said Mrs Jeffery.

Pictured from left are Rebecca Staddon, 11, Lydia Gatrell, six, Harriet Luke, eight, Ben Campbell, five, and Chris Buxton, eight.

At an open day, parents and visitors saw plans and photographs for a new 2m school to be built in the grounds.