Father Christmas has visited an early morning club at a St Albans school, where he handed out gifts and read a story to the children.

Santa Claus attended Margaret Wix Primary School, in Oaklands, on Friday, December 9.

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The school's Early Morning Library Club welcomes parents, carers and children every Friday to enjoy books and hear a reading from a member of staff or a school ambassador.

According to a spokesperson from the school, this week saw "a man in a red suit with a white beard and a jolly laugh" arrive.

Herts Advertiser: Margaret Wix Primary School's Early Morning Library Club takes place every Friday.Margaret Wix Primary School's Early Morning Library Club takes place every Friday. (Image: Margaret Wix Primary School)

The spokesperson continued: "The whole event brought fun and laughter to the library and reminded children that even someone as busy and famous as Santa, knows the importance of reading."

Margaret Wix's head teacher, Claire Gibbs, added: "We open our library doors every Friday before school, to welcome our whole community.

Herts Advertiser: Parents, carers and children are all welcome at the club.Parents, carers and children are all welcome at the club. (Image: Margaret Wix Primary School)

"It was especially lovely to welcome Father Christmas this week who came all the way to our little library on a cold, Friday morning.

"It was so great to see so many faces and hear a special Christmas story from Santa. Thank you Father Christmas and all who attended."