A group of our Year 10 students took stacks of books to the children’s ward at King’s Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital to help younger patients during their stay.

May is Mental Health and Wellbeing month, and the group took a book bundle made up of donations from staff, parents, families and the wider community to the Rudham Ward.

“We wanted to enhance the stay of children in hospital by giving them books. We are aware that reading can help provide a valuable distraction for children in discomfort and have a positive effect on their mental health and wellbeing," said Librarian Jenny Ford.

The books ranged from those suitable for very young children, colouring books to puzzle and teen titles for older patients. The visiting group also included Sarah Murkin, the English Lead for the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

“The five students who attended from Year 10 have expressed an interest in working with young children and this trip was beneficial to help them learn about the different roles and specialist professions working within the Rudham Ward. It was great to meet the staff and learn all about the ward,” added Mrs Ford.

There were activities galore at our school when staff and students marked World Book Day.

Pupils took the chance to read stories to younger children from the Terrington St Clement Community school as part of the celebration of all things literary. 

It was a return visit for many of the high school pupils who had also attended the junior school when they were younger. They read stories and also discussed their favourite books and authors with the primary children.

Students also had the chance to dress as their favourite literary character and staff weren’t left out of the fun either.

There were also competitions and cakes back at the high school where the day was declared a great success.

Dancers from St Clement’s High School drew inspiration from the diversity of nature when they staged a climate change-themed performance as part of a collaborative project between theatre groups in King’s Lynn and Italy.

Nine of our Year 11 students enjoyed the experience of a lifetime when they travelled to the United States to showcase their talents in the world final of an international law-based competition – making them the only contestants from the UK.

Young musicians from across West Norfolk came together at St Clement’s High School to share in some seasonal music making – before showcasing their talents in a performance at Terrington St Clement Village Hall.

The voters of tomorrow had the opportunity to question their Member of Parliament when he visited our school as part of Parliament Week.