School transformed into Christmas wonderland

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It's a white Christmas for the pupils of Nafferton Primary School when they arrive
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Head teacher Paul Johnson has overseen the wonderland-themed transformation
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No Christmas wonderland is complete without Santa
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Santa's sleigh and his favourite reindeer landed in the school's playground
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The front of the school is decorated brightly so Santa knows where to stop
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Pupils put up this sign just so Santa knows where to park his reindeer
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These two soldiers are guarding the school's Christmas wreath
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These candy canes aren't to eat, but the food cooked in the carol-singing ovens are
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The children will soon find out who is on Santa's naughty and nice list

Holly Phillips and Simon Spark

BBC News

9 hours ago

A school has been transformed into a festive wonderland so its pupils can enjoy the magic of Christmas.

Pupils at Nafferton Primary School are greeted by Santa on the roof, fake snow and enjoy carol-singing ovens during lunchtime.

The school, near Driffield in East Yorkshire, has also been decorated outside with wreaths, foliage and a wooden reindeer with a sleigh, while inside each room features lights, bows and baubles.

Nieve, a pupil at the school, said: "I'm just in a Christmas place where I want to stay forever."

From left to right, Ollie, Christopher, Myles, Jesse and Joey sat around a wooden table with books and Christmas decorations on. There is floral decorations on the wall on the right and there is a blue wall on the left. The children are wearing blue school uniform and some are wearing Santa hats.

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From left, Ollie, Christopher, Myles, Jesse and Joey getting into the Christmas spirit

Another pupil, Myles, added: "Every Christmas, Santa comes to your house and it's a bit like your house but you're actually in school."

The school's dining room has been transformed into a French market square and the dinner ladies have set the cookers to sing different carols as the food is prepared.

Left to right, Alice, Emily, Nieve and Jonah sat on a wooden bench. On the wooden table is red Christmas baubles and a small red Christmas decoration with a light inside. All students are sat smiling looking into the camera.

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From left, Alice, Emily, Nieve and Jonah enjoying the Christmas decorations

Head teacher Paul Johnson, 46, said: "The school is a home. The children are here for a long time. We want it to be magical for them and if they're happy, they'll learn.

"Our children are wonderful and we just want to make every day special for them and we've got a great team who do that for the children."

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