TWEEDY the clown of Giffords Circus ‘launched’ a wooden pirate ship at a primary school in Wotton after it secured £10,000 from Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme.
The British School’s bid was successfully backed by parents, friends and the community.
Most of the grant was spent on building a wooden pirate ship called The Jolly Roger whole the rest of the funding will be used to develop further play opportunities.
Tweedy was the centre of attention on Thursday, May 25 as he smashed a sugar-glass bottle against the ship while surrounded by 150 of the school’s joyous junior pirates – parents and staff included!
The school’s head teacher Jane Clarkson, on behalf of the pupils and staff, said: “We would like to thank Tesco for the funds, the community for their support in securing the funds and to Tweedy for agreeing to open the ship.”
Celebrations continued after the ship’s launch with a Pirate themed day where children and adults dressed up and took part in pirate-themed activities throughout the day.
Shoppers at Tesco voted for the British School by placing blue tokens into a container at nearby stores.
The skull and crossbones flag on the front of the ship was proudly flying as all of the schools pupils climbed aboard to enjoy their new playground vessel.
Further schemes to develop the school’s outdoor areas are in the works to give the children move choice and wider opportunities at playtime.
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