court case.

The visit to Magistrates' Court by the East End Primary school children was part of a Lions Quest scheme which has also included a visit to St. George's Police station and will include a visit to addiction services.

"I am trying to expose the children to real life situations,'' said acting school principal Wendell Smith.

"I believe it will impact on their minds and help them make the right decisions when they get older,'' he added.

It is the first programme Mr. Smith has run through the Lions Quest scheme, which aims to teach children life skills.

However he hopes to be able to repeat the session for future generations at the school.

"In the curriculum you are limited. If you stick to text books there is only so much you can do. It is more meaningful to actually go to court, meet Police officers and talk to counsellors.''