Children at St John the Baptist Primary School in Spalding welcome Bishop of Lincoln

The new Bishop of Lincoln was welcomed to a Spalding school by pupils.

Pupils and staff at St John the Baptist Primary School were thrilled to meet the Right Rev Stephen Conway on Thursday in one of his first engagements in his new role.

He was given a tour of the Hawthorn Bank school and chatted to youngsters.

Headteacher Clare Robinson said: “We are honoured to host him. We have been looking forward to showing him around the school and we wish him well in his new appointment.”

Chairman of the governors Michael Meriaty added: “Really honoured, it's a great privilege that we have been chosen to represent the primary schools in Lincolnshire and this is a reflection on how well Clare is leading the school - we're very honoured.”

The new Bishop is pictured speaking with pupils during his visit.