A Tyne Valley school has thanked the person behind a generous donation of technology. Newbrough Church of England Primary School, as like schools around the county, has had to adapt to a large proportion of their pupils now learning at home during the third national lockdown. This potential issue was made easier to adapt to thanks to Northumberland-based author LJ Ross, who gave the school seven brand new laptops, and also helped source several others, that could be used by pupils at home. Ross, who is an international best selling autor thanks to titles including her DCI Ryan mystery series, was born in Northumberland and returned to the area to live several years ago.
Newbrough Rob Tindall Some really good news! Mary Pedley the chair of governors at Newbrough School appealed for any old laptops which might have to lend, or donate to support those pupils learning at home who do not have access to such equipment. The school knew of one multi-child home where the only access was through a single mobile phone. The appeal was seen by local author Louise Ross who immediately responded by donating seven brand new laptops. The school is astounded and extremely grateful for Louise’s very generous donation. Newbrough now has sufficient laptops for its needs, but suggests that anyone reading this who has a surplus laptop contacts their local school to see if they could use it.