Wisbech school "delighted" with pupils' commitment to learn during lockdown
The headteacher of Marshland High School has praised his pupils for their dedication to learn
Last updated 12th Feb 2021
As schoolchildren across West Norfolk break for half term today (12 February), a headteacher has praised his pupils' desire to learn during lockdown.
Craig Jansen is the headteacher of Marshland High School, West Walton, which has adapted to a mixture of remote learning and classroom learning for children of key workers, like all schools.
Despite the challenges remote-learning may cause, he said he's happy with pupils' attitudes: "We have been delighted at the engagement and commitment being shown by our students with their remote learning. We know that students who fail to engage with remote learning will be disadvantaged when school reopens.
"We are determined to do everything we can to support our students and their families at this difficult time, including remaining open to support children of key workers and those requiring additional support."
Students there have spent the term doing the usual classroom learning remotely, as well as activities including math challenges, inter-house challenges, exercise and community outreach projects.
According to the school, the challenges are aimed at building student character and culture, and encouraging them to be "active citizens", which included the creation and sending of cards to local nursing home residents at Christmas.
Mr Jansen continued: "We are very proud of the perseverance, respect, kindness and responsibility shown by so many of our students. They are being supported by a dedicated and professional team of staff and by our amazing parents.
"We are truly grateful."