Bill and Ben, Noddy, Spiderman, Captain America, Incredible Hulk and a bunch of melons were just a few of the many characters who turned up at Tadcaster Grammar School recently.

The reason for their visit was the annual Wide Games, where Year 11 students dress up and let their hair down before their final GCSE exams.

Members of staff also joined in the fun.

Together with the students they showed off their costumes before embarking on a series of games, including hosepipe races, obstacle courses and tug-of-war.

Geoff Wilson, head of Year 11, said: “It was a chance to wind down after a stressful time of revising before their final GCSE exams, have fun and form good relationships through teamwork.”