Bexton Primary staff tour Knutsford to see pupils' lockdown scarecrows displays

They waved, played music, beeped their horns and had a great time saying hello to lots of Knutsford residents on their travels.

The Bexton children had been set a challenge over the half term holidays to create a scarecrow and display it in front of their house, which resulted in more than 200 being spotted across Knutsford.

Bexton Primary headteacher Emily Armstrong said: “I am so immensely proud of all the children and staff.

"Friday’s parade was such a fantastic opportunity to see all the children, and we never expected it to grow into such a big event.

"I think that is testament to the wonderful community we live in. The support from everyone has been incredible - we set out to cheer up a few families and ended up making a positive impact on a lot more.

"The staff had a fantastic time too, with many saying it was the highlight of their lockdown.”

Deputy headteacher Jill Sach said: “The idea came from one of our teaching assistants, Anne Joyce, who suggested the scarecrow competition over half term, and the idea developed from there.

"We have had so many positive comments from parents, and it really does seem to have cheered everyone up after 10 weeks of being at home.”

Emma Kirkham, a Y5 & Y3 parent at the school, said: “It was amazing seeing everyone; it really brought the community together. My son Oliver said it was one of the best days ever."