STAFF at a Ruabon school made their pupils a video message to make them smile.

The video, by the team at Ysgol Maes Y Llan in Ruabon, sees several members of staff singing along and dancing to the theme tune of TV comedy Friends.

Head teacher Phil Hamilton explained: "The idea behind it was that obviously schools have been shut down since March 20 and although we're looking after the children of key workers and vulnerable children, we don't get to see all of our pupils.

"We realise as time goes on that everyone is going to have days when they are not feeling as positive or motivated, so we wanted to do something a bit light hearted to share online with the children to help them re-engage.

"At the very least we hope it puts a smile on their faces.

"The feedback has been very good and the children seem to have really enjoyed it.

"It's a reminder that we're still here and we're aware of how challenging these times are for all families.

"Our teachers to try to phone around and speak to their children as well because we want to make the transition back into school - when it is safe to do so - as smooth as possible."