Two of the sectors of society most affected by the pandemic of the last year have been carers and school children, so for school age children who also have caring responsibilities at home, the last 12 months have been a perfect storm.
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Students and staff at Springwood, part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, are celebrating after the January round of university place offers saw a record-high four pupils receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge.
Marshland High School Headteacher Craig Jansen has praised his pupils for their dedication to learning as schoolchildren across the West Norfolk Academies Trust break for half term today (Friday).
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Lockdown may have meant students have not been much in evidence recently, but that does not mean Smithdon High has been a quiet place, as it has provided an opportunity to continue the overhaul of facilities and buildings.
Staff at St Clement’s High School, part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, have been doing their bit to support the well-being of students and ensuring they are not lacking in support despite the disruption caused by lockdown.
Students at our four high schools - Springwood, St Clement's, Marshland, and Smithdon - have been given a helping hand with lockdown learning courtesy of the Knowledge Organiser book system which is assisting remote schooling.
Gaywood Primary pupil Annie has penned a poem about life after the pandemic that has captured the imagination of many.
Springwood High's head of art and photography could be on the verge of making the step from school teacher to old master after joining the ranks of a London art brokerage that exhibits clients’ work all across Europe.
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Lockdown means schoolchildren across the country are not getting out and about as much as they are used to but Springwood High pupils are certainly not missing out on their daily exercise after the school set up an inter-year group fitness challenge to raise money for local charities.
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Year 7 pupils at Smithdon took time out from their own Christmas countdown to put a smile on the face of local care home residents by creating a video of Christmas jokes, group singing and poetry reading, as well as providing gifts and cards.
