CHILDREN from a primary school in Wells celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by holding a school parade dressed as monarchs followed by a tea party.

The Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee on February 6, which marked 70 years since her accession to the throne. 

The country will celebrate the anniversary in a four-day bank holiday weekend between Thursday, June 2 and Sunday, June 5. 

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School in Wells celebrated the Jubilee on Wednesday, May 25 with their parade and tea party.

Somerset County Gazette: Parents were encouraged to send their children to school dressed as kings, queens, or other royals.Parents were encouraged to send their children to school dressed as kings, queens, or other royals.

Although the parade was cut short due to the weather, the children and staff members made the most of their day, which was crowned with a sweet treat. 

A notice in the school's newsletter from Friday, May 27 said: “What a fantastic day we had on Wednesday for our Queen's Jubilee celebrations!

“The children had a great day dressed as kings and queens and enjoyed activities such as crown making and a whole school parade.

“Unfortunately, the weather wasn't very kind to us and resulted in us having to cut the parade short.

“However, the children were delighted to receive a delicious cupcake as a special Jubilee treat!”

Somerset County Gazette: Pupils were given a celebratory cake.Pupils were given a celebratory cake.

In the previous week's newsletter, teachers Mrs Nicola Willmott and Mr Jon Schwartz encouraged parents to send their children to school on the day dressed as a king, queen, prince, princess, or other royal. 

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School received a 'Good' Ofsted rating in October 2016. 

It was handed an 'Outstanding' RE rating from Clifton Diocese following inspections in February 2017 for its effectiveness as a Catholic school.

The school is dedicated to St Joseph and St Teresa of Avila and works closely with a parish church situated nearby.

The school's website says it offers a Catholic education to children of all faiths and beliefs ready to embrace its values.