The festivities have well and truly begun in Bere Alston Primary Academy with a jolly Christmas Jumper Day.

The school also enjoyed a ‘Santa’s Workshop’ craft fair, with a guest appearance by the man himself to take gift wishes from pupils.

Headteacher Gareth Bemister said: “The workshop was a huge success and great thanks must go to our dedicated Friends of School team who once again presented an amazing event thoroughly enjoyed by all.

“There were several crafts and activities set up around the hall, as well as food and drinks. Parents and carers also attended and joined their children in making some things. Classes had also made some things to sell in aid of Friends of School.

“Then we had a Christmas Jumper Day and a visit from the Reverend Law, our local vicar, who talked to the children about the meaning of Advent.

“All staff and children had a fantastic Christmas dinner together in the hall. Everyone had to have a sprout.”

Sienna, of Sharman Class, meeting Santa at Bere Alston Primary.
Sienna, of Sharman Class, meeting Santa at Bere Alston Primary. (Bere Alston Primary.)
Maynard Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers.
Maynard Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers. (Bere Alston Primary )

Edgcumbe Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers.
Edgcumbe Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers. (Bere Alston Primary)
Larkin Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers.
Larkin Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers. (Bere Alston Primary)
Mini Miners Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers.
Mini Miners Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers. (Bere Alston Primary)
Sharman Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers.
Sharman Class at Bere Alston Primary in their Christmas jumpers. (Bere Alston Primary )