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Hats off to primary school’s Easter bonnet parade

April 12, 2023
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The annual Easter Bonnet Parade took place at Forest & Sandridge C.E Primary School on Thursday 30th March.

Pupils paraded their creative and homemade Easter bonnets and were given mini eggs for taking part. A special appearance was made by the Easter Bunny, who judged the entries and awarded Easter egg prizes to best bonnets. All prizes were donated by Forest Friends.

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