There was a festive flavour to the day when children at Clenchwarton Primary swapped their usual uniforms for more seasonal attire.

Our pupils were celebrating this year’s Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11 December, with staff members also joining in the fun and donning winter woollies for the occasion.

“Over 200 children from Reception to Year 6 took part,” said Charlotte Howells, Assistant Headteacher at our school, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

The annual event has become a regular fixture in our calendar, with the children also enjoying a celebratory meal on the day.

“The whole school had Christmas lunch of roast turkey with all the trimmings served by the staff, and then the staff had Christmas lunch too,” continued Mrs Howells.

“The children loved the food, and being able to pull crackers as well.”

Other WNAT primaries participating in Christmas Jumper Day included Heacham Infant, Heacham Junior, Snettisham, Walpole Cross Keys, and West Lynn, alongside Trust high schools Marshland, Smithdon, and Springwood.

“We take part in Christmas Jumper Day every year, and also serve the children Christmas lunch,” added Mrs Howells.

“Events like these bring all the year groups together, and our wonderful staff work as a team. Everyone gets in the festive spirit, and is thoroughly enjoyed by children and staff.”