Honiton Community College welcomes the arrival of 10 piglets.

Honiton Community College has welcomed the pitter patter of tiny trotters with the arrival 10 piglets.

Princess the 11-month-old British lop-eared pig gave birth to her first litter of piglets on Sunday, May 5, in her new home at the college’s woodland area.

Finance director Gary Wills said: “Mum and piglets are doing well. Princess is a very calm mother.”

Princess and her piglets are expected to stay at the college until the summer holidays and will be used to enahnce learning opportunities for students.

The woodland site is still undergoing a transformation and students have been discussing how they would like to use the area. It is hoped a pond can be set up shortly.

Anyone who can help develop the area or can provide financial help or expertise is urged to call Mr Wills on 01404 42283.