School's 'magical' new library

A FISHPONDS school's library has been transformed, thanks to the efforts of families.

Members of Avanti Gardens School's parent teacher association redesigned, furnished and redecorated the library, which had been "in desperate need of a makeover".

They used money raised from events including school fairs and samosa sales to buy the supplies, then carried out the work themselves.

New Principal Harry Penny, who took charge of the school at the start of term after nearly three years as deputy head at St Mary's Primary School in Thornbury, said the library had been transformed into "something really special".

He said: "You are immediately transported into a magical space, so you simply can't help but want to spend more time in here.

"This incredible makeover is thanks to the hard work and dedication of the school's incredibly talented and artistic parent and PTA community, who worked tirelessly after school, during school holidays and evenings to make this