PRIMARY pupils had an egg-cellent time as they cracked the code of an Easter challenge set by their school chaplains.
Youngsters in P6 at five different schools took part in the 'Easter Code' quest held in churches across Inverclyde.
Aileymill, Gourock, Moorfoot, Newark and Ardgowan primaries sent teams to take part in a variety of activities based on the Easter story in the halls of St John's Church, Port Glasgow New Parish and Lyle Kirk.
Pupils also took part in a quiz, and the sessions ended with a dramatic re-enactment of the story of the resurrection, which the children took part in.
Reverend Karen Harbison, who helped create the sessions, said: "It's good to unpack the Easter story in a way that's relevant and fun.
"The children have to try and crack the Easter code - they're given a padlock with five key words to find through the activities.
"It's an opportunity to be able to tell the story in a way that's good for the kids."
Rev Harbison led the sessions alongside Reverend David Burt, Reverend Jonathan Fleming, Reverend William Boyle, Reverend Teri Peterson and Charlene Mitchell of Inverclyde Youth For Christ, while volunteers helped out.
Rev Burt said: "We hope to teach the children about the Easter story in an engaging way, rather than just standing around and talking about it.
"Karen and I were part of the team who came up with the Easter code more than a decade ago in Hamilton.
"We wanted something that gave the children different experiences, something they could remember.
"Over the course of the week we've seen just over 200 pupils and it's been great to share the story with them.
"We've been reliant on our volunteers from the church, they've been a huge help.
"We try to tie in to the values of the schools as well, so it's not just us coming in and doing the church side of things.
"It's been brilliant to see the pupils get involved with the sessions and the Easter story."
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