Mardi Gras at school

Translating as ‘Fat Tuesday’, the carnival festivities have historical ties with the Christian feasts of the Epiphany.

On Tuesday, July 17 from 5-7pm, celebrations for the fixture will take place at The Cowplain School, in Waterlooville.

Hundreds of people are expected to pack out the school field for the event.

A spokesperson for the school said: ‘The event will feature young pupils from Berewood, Woodcroft, Hart Plain, Denmead and Padnell schools who have been working with our staff on this cross-curricular Arts project – the youngsters have created masks and Mardi Gras inspired mocktails and have also learnt to dance and play samba drums.’