'The best day ever': Dorchester schoolchildren celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in style
Schoolchildren at a Dorchester school celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in inspiring style.
Children at The Prince of Wales School were treated to a guest roof-top performance from a Brian May tribute act - Year 2 class teacher Mr Duncan MacBean - alongside a traditional street party, non-school uniform day and a special jubilee lunch.
Throughout the day there were many surprises, including finding on arrival their headteacher, Mr Gary Spracklen, dressed as Geri Horner - nee Halliwell - Ginger Spice, complete with iconic Union Jack dress, full make up and heels.
Other highlights of the day included the official opening of an #InspiredToLearn Art Gallery depicting 161 portraits - one drawn by every pupil at the school - of Her Majesty the Queen. The gallery reflects the seven decades of her reign and includes a range of mediums from pencil drawings to digital art.
Other art elements included a giant Union Jack art installation. This was unveiled with the whole school singing 'God Save The Queen' while a drone flew overhead capturing the special moment.
As the day drew to a close, a special cake was shared with every child. The day was made complete with a visit from the Queen's cardboard cut-out double, complete with 'real life' beefeater, office admin officer, Mr Tom Edmonds. Both arrived on the red carpet via a real-life London taxi, much to the excitement of all those watching and waving their Union Jack flags.
Deputy headteacher Mrs Corinne March said: "We are all about making memories and inspiring learning here at The Prince of Wales School. [The day] is another example of what can happen when an amazing team of people work together - it's magical and represents everything that is good about our very special school."
Year 4 pupil Alfie said: "It was the best day ever! It's going to be difficult for Buckingham Palace to top what's happened here at The Prince of Wales School today."
Fellow pupil Charlotte added: "Yeas, it's been amazing! I can't believe we had an electric guitarist playing God Save the Queen on top of our school roof! I am never going to forget this!"
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