PUPILS at Bitterne Park Secondary School in Southampton soaked up the sunshine and got into the festival spirit.

They descended on the school field for the fifth big picnic event, enjoying music from Britain’s Got Talent finalists The Mend, who were fresh from supporting The X-Factor winners Little Mix on tour.

There was also a silent disco, a quiz, fun games and sports.

Deputy head teacher Pan Panayiotou said it was the perfect way to reward students for their hard work throughout the year.

He said: “There was a real festival feel to the day. The students were a real credit to us and it is very rewarding to recognise their hard work with something like this.”