Pupils showcase designs in tribute to healthcare worker Posted: 1:04 pm February 13, 2021
By Linda Surphlis
BUDDING artists have showcased their colourful designs expressing gratitude to local healthcare staff for their hard work throughout the pandemic.
Tiernan and Riley, pupils at Holy Trinity Primary School took part in an arty school project to create ‘hope cards’ for front line workers.
The boys came up with striking designs which will form part of a video to let local workers know they remain at the forefront of the thoughts of staff and pupils.
Speaking to the Herald, mum Claire McNulty said, “My sons Tiernan and Riley really enjoyed making the cards as they love getting creative and drawing but also they wanted to show they cared for what the staff on the front line are doing.”
Teachers speak about challenges of online lessons in Stratford Published: 16:38, 07 February 2021
TEACHERS have embraced remote learning over the past ten months as the pandemic forced schools to shift lessons online. With no date set for pupils to return to the classroom, video lessons could be here for some time. But what do teachers think about this major change to their working lives â and how are children coping? The Herald spoke to two teachers from Stratford.
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Kevin Lister, senior assistant head at Stratford School: It is like teaching with one hand behind your back. Itâs nothing any of us had trained for before this, and having to teach remotely takes away a lot of the tools you have as a teacher.
Schools have remained open to children of key workers. Picture: PA NINE schools in Dorset have confirmed cases of coronavirus since classrooms reopened last week, with students and staff self-isolating as a result. Despite schools being closed to most pupils, they must remain open for children of key workers and vulnerable pupils. Since the start of term on Monday, January 4, nine schools in Dorset Council area have reported cases of Covid-19. Sam Crowe, director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils confirmed that a number of schools in Dorset have reported single cases of COVID-19. He said: “These schools are working closely with Public Health Dorset, Dorset Council and Public Health England South West to ensure that all necessary measures are being met.
Schools have remained open to children of key workers. Picture: PA NINE schools in Dorset have confirmed cases of coronavirus since classrooms reopened last week, with students and staff self-isolating as a result. Despite schools being closed to most pupils, they must remain open for children of key workers and vulnerable pupils. Since the start of term on Monday, January 4, nine schools in Dorset Council area have reported cases of Covid-19. Sam Crowe, director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils confirmed that a number of schools in Dorset have reported single cases of COVID-19. He said: “These schools are working closely with Public Health Dorset, Dorset Council and Public Health England South West to ensure that all necessary measures are being met.
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In a year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, community heroes from north Essex have stepped up to the plate and been recognised for their efforts in the Queen s New Year Honours list for 2021.
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Richard Saunders, from Manningtree, has been recognised for his services to disability golf
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Manningtree s Richard Saunders said it came as a nice surprise to be awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to disability golf.
He ran the British Amputee and Les Autres Sports Association for many years and helped people who had lost limbs to enjoy golf, until the charity was taken over by England Golf.