KINDNESS was the order of the day at a recent event at Christopher Whitehead Language College.

Staff and students took part in a day of kindness organised by charity Random Acts of Kindness.

As part of the day, the Bromwich Road school organised a tea party for the relatives of its students.

David Farmer, assistant headteacher, said: "We embraced it as a whole school and everyone was encouraged to do something kind for their family and friends.

"We asked students if they wanted to invite their older family members in for a tea party.

"We had 20 students bring in relatives for tea and cakes.

"It was a lovely afternoon.

"The students sat and chatted with their relatives for half an hour while they were served the cakes which won our bake-off competition."

Other examples of acts of kindness carried out at the school included pupils holding a collection to buy a Mosquito net for Oxfam, staff members being given pieces of chocolate and students getting up early to make breakfast for their parents.

Mr Farmer added: "It's part of the caring ethos of the school.

"We have a house system where mixed age students and a learning mentor all look after each other.

"We think it helps students learn to treat each other properly."

The day of kindness took place on Friday, November 13.