A blizzard of colour cascaded onto happy children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs to celebrate the start of new school year.

The fun event saw hundreds of pupils lap the playing fields on a circuit while happily being showered with a rainbow of vivid coloured powders.

Pupils from all age groups were joined by parents and staff as air cannons at the start doused them in a kaleidoscope of red, blue, green and yellow – the school’s ‘house colours’.

As they walked, jogged, ran and laughed their way round the crazy course the air was dense with colour as special ‘stations’ manned by teachers saw more shimmering showers doused on to the multi-coloured participants.

As they ploughed headlong into the swirling clouds, pupils donned a variety of sunglasses, goggles and masks to wear through the bright onslaught.

Head of School Darci Arthur explained the importance of the event. She said: “The colour run was all about a vibrant and lively get together for our children, families and staff to welcome another successful year for Team Upton.

“It celebrated our togetherness with a splash of colour and positivity. Initiatives like this are a great benefit to our pupils’ general well-being and positive mental health.

“Credit goes to our staff team who worked hard to ensure that all aspects of this great event ran like clockwork as the fun and frolics unfolded.

“We firmly believe school should be about making memories and having fun as well as about learning.”

Upton Junior School is part of the Viking Academy Trust with Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

*For more information contact Head of School Darci Arthur on 01843 861393