Hatfield pupils celebrate world cultures at summer fete

Families took part in traditional fete games such as 'sponge the teacher' and a coconut shy, as well as tombolas and face painting.

A fire engine at the International Summer Fete (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)

There were more than 30 raffle prize winners, with prizes donated from businesses including Hatfield Park, Forever Young People and Birchwood Funzone.

Along with ice cream, slushies and candy floss, there was a variety of multicultural food donated by families and restaurants - with food from Hyderabad Flavours, Taste It, Here Japan and the Cake Hut.

Crowds at the International Summer Fete (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)

A school spokesperson said: "From jollof to pakoras and pierogi, there was something for everyone to try!"

Birchwood Choir performed on the day, and there was a dance performance from Birchwood Dance Troupe.

Children could enjoy candyfloss and face-painting (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)

Attendees included parliamentary candidate Grant Shapps, Cllr Kieran Thorpe and Deputy Mayor of Hatfield Mick Wise.

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Hatfield Fire Station also attended and gave children the chance meet the firefighters and sit in the fire engine.

Slushies were on offer at the fete (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)

The fete raised £1,800 for the school's end-of-year circus visit.

The spokesperson added: "Without our community's support we would not have been able to achieve this.

"It was a wonderful day - bringing together our whole community!" 

Grant Shapps with Friends of Birchwood chair Jade Stevens and vice chair Penny Barker (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)

Slushies at the fete (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)

Attendees could sit in the fire engine (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)

Pupils could have a go at 'sponge the teacher' (Image: Birchwood Avenue Primary School)