Pupils from Drake’s Primary School, East Budleigh created their own Easter bonnets

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Youngsters from East Budleigh paraded around their school playground in self-created hats as part of an Easter tradition.

Pupils at Drake’s Primary School designed and made their own bonnets for the procession organised by the PTFA.

Every child received an Easter egg for taking part and the winning entry from each year group got a larger egg donated by the Budleigh Salterton Lions’ Club.

Club president Peter Holmes and his wife, Kim, were on the judges’ panel.

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

A spokesman for Drake’s Primary School PTFA said: “The children love this and we had some amazing creations.

“It’s a lovely way to end the term before the Easter break.

“The children all enjoy making these bonnets and it creates a buzz around the school.

“Of course, they all enjoyed the Easter eggs.”

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

The PTFA is now planning its annual Mayday event which this year will take place on Monday, May 6, from 2pm.

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Exmouth Journal: Easter bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry IfeEaster bonnet parade at Drakes primary school. Ref exe 14 19TI 1714. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)