Pupils at Crosfields School in Shinfield were thrilled recently when two reindeer dropped by on their way to the North Pole.
Prancer and Dancer, who are male and female reindeer respectively, actually belong to The Reindeer Centre in Kent, and were brought into the school for a day visit.
Visiting the reindeer a year group at a time, the littlest children in the school from the Crosfields Nursery, through to older pupils in Year 6 all listened carefully as Lee from The Reindeer Centre shared facts about reindeer, their natural habitat and how they help Father Christmas.
A spokesperson for the school said that it was a truly magical experience and a wonderful way to start the Christmas festivities.