CHILDREN and staff at Bloxham Primary School are gearing up to celebrate the opening of their new building next Friday after it was destroyed by fire in 2005.

The Foundation Stage Unit for three- to five-year-olds has been rebuilt at a cost of £300,000.

The original building was one of the first partnership foundation stage units in the county.

Headteacher Matthew Ingall said: "The replacement building is light, airy and welcoming.

"It will really enhance the children's learning experience."