THE spring term ended at Dunster First School with an Easter hat and bonnet parade and a church service.

All the children brought home-made Easter hats and bonnets into school and took part in a parade through Dunster.

They were led through the village by admin assistant Ruth Thrush and learning support assistant Tracy Moles, who were dressed up as white rabbits.

Once everyone was back at school, prizes of Easter eggs were awarded to the winners of the competition for the best hat and bonnet.

It was a difficult job for the judges who ended up choosing two winners from each class. Prizes for the winners and runners up were provided by the Friends of Dunster First School.

The winners were: Reception, Poppy Stone and Jemima Sully; year one, Charlotte Higgins and Wilfie Staley; year two, Sophie Lucas and William Goble; year three, Ben Wintermantle and Logan O’Connor; year four, Molly Phippen and Ethan Mitchell.

Headteacher Peter Hoyland said: “I would like to congratulate all of the children and their families on the wonderful hats and bonnets that were made.

“The parade around the village was a wonderful spectacle. Everyone that we met on our way was left with a smile on their face.”

In the afternoon, a service for children and staff was held in St George’s Church. Led by the Rev Caroline Ralph, it included a retelling of the Easter story by members of staff a selection of Easter hymns.

It also featured some music that was provided by the years three and four recorder players.