YOUNGSTERS drew on the elements for their second creative and performing arts week in Weymouth.

Pupils from Conifers Primary School joined in activities with the theme of earth, fire, wind and water.

Teacher Don Whistance said: "The children have been making dragon cocktails, fire cracker biscuits with jam in the middle, fruit kebabs, ice lollies, salads, smoothies, stir fry and volcano biscuits. You can imagine the smells in the school."

More than 370 pupils took part.

Mr Whistance said: "The children have also been learning world dances, creating mural printing, aboriginal art and environmental landscapes.

"Six visiting artists showed off their skills to pupils in areas such as dance, music, pottery, printing and sculpture."

Kofi Leo worked with years two and five exploring African drumming and dance. Nina Squire from Blandford worked with year four on Celtic lettering tiles. Lal Hitchcock worked with year six on environmental art material from Chesil Beach. Veronica Hudson explored African pottery with year one and Louise Turner gave year three a range of Aboriginal dance experiences.