An old tradition was enacted at De La Salle College on Thursday morning with a colourful parade which kicked off the carnival celebrations for the primary school students.

The carnival atmosphere was enlivened with the music of Saviour Spiteri’s band and Tama Tnabar.

Various carnival companies lent their elaborate costumes to be paraded around the school by the teaching staff, assisted by make up artists, hair stylists, members of two renowned carnival companies, parents and staff members, all on a voluntary basis.

This initiative, conjured up by the school’s staff, is part of the Tercentenary celebrations to commemorate the life and work of St John Baptist De La Salle, patron saint of teachers.