A FIRST school celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III.

Hexham First School celebrated the coronation on Friday, May 6 with students, staff and parents.

Hexham Courant: Celebrations at Hexham First SchoolCelebrations at Hexham First School (Image: Hexham First School)

Headteacher and designated safeguarding lead, Justine Overton, said: "We have had the most amazing day with our wonderful children in school.

Hexham Courant: The children enjoyed their coronation activitiesThe children enjoyed their coronation activities (Image: Hexham First School)

"They have had great fun bouncing on the bouncy castle, eating ice cream, playing royal bingo, pretending to be royal in the photo booth, planting royal sunflower seeds, pinning the crown on the king, covering themselves in royal tattoos and the best indoor street party ever. 

Hexham Courant: The royal lunchThe royal lunch (Image: Hexham First School)

"Parents joined in the celebrations and listened to children sing Sing for the King and planting our royal oak and burying the time capsule.

Hexham Courant: Pupils planted a royal oak treePupils planted a royal oak tree (Image: Hexham First School)

"Our plan was to create an event for the children to mark the coronation of King Charles III that they will remember forever, I think we managed it," Ms Overton said.

Hexham Courant: Children enjoyed ice cream Children enjoyed ice cream (Image: Hexham First School)

Hexham Courant: Various activities were held Various activities were held (Image: Hexham First School)

Hexham Courant: Children drew the Royal family at Hexham First School's coronation celebrationsChildren drew the Royal family at Hexham First School's coronation celebrations (Image: Hexham First School)