Ten and 11-year-olds began the countdown to their big move in September with proms, discos and even Wild West-themed celebrations.

Many youngsters were whisked away in limos to say farewell to their junior schools and start the summer holidays in style.

Year 6 youngsters dressed in their best to celebrate their last day at Beech Hill Primary School, Halifax.

The prom was held at the school, which had been decorated with balloons.

Head teacher John Davie said: "We do this to celebrate the achievements of the children who are leaving. The most improved children get a limo to pick them up before the prom."

Pupils said goodbye to Abbey Park Junior and Infants School, Illingworth, Halifax, with a ' prom in the school hall.

Kathryn Canning, Year 6 teacher, said: "Having a school prom takes away some of the worry about going to big school."

The whole class at Greetland Primary marked the end of the school year by travelling in style.

They were treated to a trip in four limousines – two pink and two white – before a meal at Incognito on Winding Road, Halifax.

The event was organised by parents for the leaving Year 6 students and to bid farewell to their class teacher Terry Woollin who is to start a new job.

A Wild West treat was waiting for youngsters at the Year 6 leavers' disco at Cross Lane Primary School, Elland.

A bucking bronco and line-dancing with a demonstration by Karen Binns School of Dance, Elland, were among the attractions.

Andy Thornton's Architectural Antiques of Elland supplied decorations, and 130 Years 3, 4 and 5 children attended to say good bye to the 46 leavers.

And at Siddal Primary School, Halifax, youngsters celebrated the beginning of six weeks of summer with an end-of-year playground party.

The children had their faces painted and teaching assistant Jackie Hirst dressed up as a clown.