LESSONS had a 'je ne sais quoi' about them when children at Breightmet primary school celebrated Bastille Day.

Blackshaw Primary School flew the tricolour to mark the French National Day and children dressed up in red white and blue for the occasion.

The school celebrated the day to enhance children's learning of modern foreign languages.

Registrations for some classes was done in French and traditional French food was enjoyed throughout the day.

Children also had a chance to taste different French cheeses, including brie and Camembert with traditional French baguettes.

All the children in the school took part, with nursery children recreating the Tour de France in their playground. Youngsters also had a chance to play French boules and cricket.

Creative pupils made models of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe out of spaghetti and marshmallows as well as learning about French painters and art.

The school raised the French flag and put French signs around the school as well as learning about the origins of France's National Day.

Carol Collinge, class teacher, said: "Children in key stage two all learn French as part of the national curriculum.

"Activities included learning about French culture,

"The children enjoyed a French breakfast of croissants, pain au chocolate and brioche.

"There was a French cafe where children could take part in role play to practice their French vocabulary."

Lacie-Mae, aged seven,said: "I enjoyed saying bonjour when answering the register."

Jessica Bailey, aged 11, said: "I enjoyed tasting the food the best — and I like the French bread and salami."

Keenan Sanders, aged 11, added: "I like being in the cafe and speaking French. I ordered un pizza."