PUPILS and teachers from Bishop Bridgeman CE Primary School celebrated St George’s Day in style with an outdoor celebration.

Youngsters painted the English flag on their faces, learned national songs and made their own flags for the event.

Teachers got involved by dressing up as characters from the classic tale of St George and reenacting the story.

Mrs Hafeji, headteacher of the school, said: “We want children to be aware of St George and what he stood for. As a school, we can learn some values important from the St George story.

“This is a great way for the children to learn the story and get together as a whole school.”

Trustees, parents and governors were invited to join the celebration.

Invitations were also sent out to people within the community of Bolton and residents from Vincent Court and Mill View Care Home joined in.

One Accord, a barbershop quartet, performed songs like the National Anthem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia at the event.

Maleehah Hafeji, aged 11, the school ambassador, said: “This event is really fun. We get to learn a lot of things about St George and why he saved the princess from the dragon.”

Roshni Vora, aged 11, said: “When the teachers reenacted the story, it was really funny to see them all dressed up.

“It has been a great afternoon and it is good for us to be out of the classroom!”

Neighbours on Rupert Street joined in the celebrations by waving flags out of their windows and joining in with songs.

Cllr John Walsh, chairman of the school governors, said: “I am delighted with this event. British values are an important part of our history.

“We have representatives here from all parts of the community. It’s a tremendous event and the sun is shining – what more could you ask for!”

The CEO of Bolton and Farnworth CE Multi Academy Trust, Jill Pilling, was delighted with how the event turned out.

She said: “This is a great way for pupils to learn about traditional British values.

“The teachers here go above and beyond what is expected of them. Staff have worked extremely hard to put this together.

“There is a great community feel here and having the whole school together keeps bonds tight.”