Even the snacks were themed when our school took part in this year’s Comic Relief fundraiser.

Pupils across all age groups at Heacham Junior helped to raise money for the annual event, which took place this year on Friday 21 March.

“All the children and staff took part,” said Emma Hunt, Executive Deputy Headteacher at our school, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

“The Friends of Heacham Junior School had red apples, smiley faces on bananas, and Baby Bel on their snack trolley. Pupils enjoyed painting with watercolours too.”

Other Comic Relief activities included watching a video about the charity, which was followed by a question-and-answer session where the children were able to find out more about the organisation and its importance.

Staff and pupils also dressed for occasion.

“It was a non-uniform day, with everyone wearing bright-coloured clothes,” added Mrs Hunt. “Some of the children chose to wear red and wore red noses or Red Nose Day merchandise.”

Fellow WNAT schools participating in the fundraising included Smithdon High School in Hunstanton, Clenchwarton Primary, Walpole Cross Keys Primary, and West Lynn Primary.

Literary debate was the order of the day when pupils from our school came together with others from across the West Norfolk Academies Trust to mark this year’s World Book Day.

The annual WNAT Primary Literary Event took place at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, where Year 5 children from the Trust’s six primary schools gave group presentations on book-related subjects.

“Teams of three pupils were asked to speak for five minutes,” explained event organiser Emma Hunt, Executive Deputy Headteacher at Heacham Infant and Junior Schools and Snettisham Primary.

“The first pupil introduced the speaker, to provide the audience with a little background; the main speaker then had approximately three minutes to deliver their views on the team’s chosen topic; the final team member then delivered the vote of thanks.”

Participating schools were: Clenchwarton, Gaywood, Heacham Junior, Snettisham, Walpole Cross Keys, and West Lynn; while subjects under discussion included the pros and cons of online learning, whether reading different genres contributes to social and emotional development, whether reading a book is better than watching a film, and whether characters influence the enjoyment of a book.

It was the fifth time that the event had taken place, and it was attended by an audience of pupils, staff members and trustees, as well as the CEO and Deputy CEO of WNAT.

All the speakers received certificates and goodie bags for taking part.

“The event provides an opportunity for pupils to develop their presentation skills, teaching them how to arrange and articulate their ideas and organise their thoughts, to deliver captivating presentations to an audience,” added Mrs Hunt.

“Utilising the skill to speak effectively at a young age, enables them to express their views in a balanced way, connecting with and motivating others. These skills are useful in formal situations, and will no doubt support future employment. They are also important in everyday life.”

Young musicians and singers from our school joined others from across the West Norfolk Academies Trust for the annual WNAT Community Carol Service.

Budding musicians from our school joined others to showcase their talents at a workshop and performance.

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Archery, Lacrosse and Pickleball were just some of the many activities on offer when children from Heacham Junior and Snettisham Primary took part in an annual sports event.