Royal celebrations as schools mark the King's Coronation
Schools across the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust have taken part in an array of activities to mark the King's Coronation.
At Thriplow CofE Primary School, pupils dressed up as a monarch from history.
The children were also encouraged to learn facts about their chosen monarch to share with their peers.
Headteacher Lucy How said: “All the children were given a porcelain pot to decorate and take home. They were given wildflower seeds to commemorate the occasion to take home to plant in their pot.”
In the week leading up to the coronation, Oakington CofE Primary School spent time creating their very own crowns fit to wear for the coronation.
They also used the week to learn about the monarchy, the coronation and what this means for the country.
Pupils and teachers alike all came into school sporting red, white and blue clothes ready for their celebration which involved party games, cake and a whole school rendition of the national anthem.
Parents of pupils at Babraham CofE School were invited to join their children for a coronation tea party.
After spending the day learning about King Charles III, pupils created their own flags to wave and came together to sing a song.
Meanwhile at Milton CofE Primary School, staff and children dressed in red, white and blue for the occasion.
The Year 3 choir sang to open the school assembly under bunting made by pupils especially for the coronation celebrations.
The school community then took part in a tree planting ceremony of a Royal Burgundy cherry tree while singing the national anthem.
Other activities included EYFS and KS1 children making Union Jack flags to wave during the Big Lunch Street Party and a royal art competition with the winning entries being sent to Buckingham Palace.
Adrian Ball, CEO at DEMAT, said “It is really wonderful to see all the activities that have taken place across our schools to mark this momentous occasion.
“From learning about the coronation to tea parties and arts and crafts, all the pupils who got involved in coronation festivities thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
“It was great to witness such a landmark event in history and being part of this time in our own special way is a memory we hope our school communities will cherish.”
