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Books on parade

26/04/2008

BERWICK Fields Primary School was full of famous faces last week during a book character parade.
Harry Potter was a popular choice for the boys while the girls dressed up as fairies and princesses.
Even some teachers got in on the act by dressing up and having some fun with their students.
The book parade was one of many events held at the school to coincide with National Literacy and Numeracy week.

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