Youngsters at Ardrossan’s Stanley Primary were shocked last week when they were told they had to help cut the school’s grass - as the council’s own team were all of sick.

And to make matters worse, the school could only provide them with some scissors to do the job.

Thankfully it was all part of an April Fools prank organised by the staff.

Nevertheless, the pupils proved they were game for a laugh - and gave the grass a good going over with their tiny scissors.

Everyone had a great laugh.

Well done to the school for coming up with a belter of an April Fools Day prank.