A Plymouth primary school headteacher decided to enlist the help of a Disney princess to make sure the first day for her Foundation class was unforgettable.
The 20 youngsters starting at Keyham Barton Catholic Primary were greeted at the door by Snow White who took them by the hand and ushered them in to school for the first time.
Headteacher Rachael Riley organised the special visitor to make the children’s first day particularly memorable, especially given recent events in the area.
Rachael said:
“My daughter Niah, who is 14, has just started performing with Katy Way and Music Makers and I thought it would be a really good way to make the first day a day to remember. The children all loved it.”
Parents and carers weren’t forgotten either – they were each presented with a care package which the Foundation class staff had created which included packs of tissues and a sachet of hot chocolate.
“Parents and carers also came in for coffee, thanks to Zoe and the team from the Co-op, and were on site for a little while,” said Rachael.
“It was a good chance for them to meet each other and to pick up some nearly-new uniform too if needed.”
The rest of the returning pupils were able to have Breakfast with a Buddy, bringing a toy from home and enjoying a muffin and a drink courtesy of CATERed.
Parent Emerald Siggery, whose daughter Phoebe was one of those starting in Foundation, said it brought ‘a touch of magic’ to her daughter’s first day.
“It can be daunting to start school but being greeted by Snow White made it so special and my daughter loved it,” said Emerald. “It felt like a wonderful welcome to a lovely school community.”
There are still places available at the school in Renown Street and Rachael is always happy to make herself available to take prospective families on a tour.
