A Nottingham primary school has won the national Show Racism the Red Card award at Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium in London.

Eight pupils from Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School in Aspley received their award on Friday after being named overall winners.

They had submitted a DVD featuring an animation they had produced to promote the anti-racism message of the national campaign.The animated film of plasticine figures created by the pupils against backgrounds they had designed and illustrated had their voice-overs describing various racist scenarios and also positive stories of friendship and sharing cultures.

The film was made with the help of Carly Williams of Creative Journeys afterschool club, where local artists help primary school pupils with art work.

They heard they had won the All Ages and Abilities Multi Media category at the beginning of April when they were invited to London for the prize-giving.

As well as winning individual prizes, the pupils also get an exclusive visit to Old Trafford to meet Manchester United players, watch them train, and tour the stadium.

Head teacher Chris Turner-Rowe said: "We had not known that an overall winner was to be announced and were completely thrilled to discover that it was us.  The event organisers told us that they had been absolutely delighted by the DVD and that they will be using it in further publicity and promotional material.

"Obviously, I am extremely proud of the children and the staff who supported them. It is a great achievement, for us as a school but for also for the City of Nottingham. It's important at times like this to ensure that word gets out about the good work so many people are doing for our children and the City."

Councillor Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio holder for Children’s Services, congratulated the pupils and the school.

"Nottingham is very proud of its multi-racial city and our different communities and cultures that contribute to city life. It is outstanding work like this that helps achieve recognition and respect for all our communities and enables us all to share and enjoy living in Nottingham and everything the city has to offer."

Show Racism the Red Card is part of the FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) network.

Established in January 1996 with the aim of using Professional footballers as anti-racist role models, its aim is to combat racism through anti-racist education, with professional footballers showing the way in terms of making a stand and fighting racism

Creative Journeys is funded by the Children's Fund