Nearly £300 was raised as part of the Pyjamarama Day at Spring Meadow Primary School, in Harwich. The slumber party with a difference was held in association with the Book Trust. Youngsters were allowed to wear pyjamas to school and then spent the day sharing stories in dens built in their classrooms.
Book to basics - Lucy Rowbotham and Lola Brockman built a den in their classroom. They are pictured here reading under the table together Assistant headteacher Katy Seacombe said: “It was a fantastic day and the children’s donations raised nearly £278. “They got comfortable in their pyjamas and discussed their favourite stories, characters and authors.
Wildlife Trust s outdoor learning scheme for children this spring SCHOOLCHILDREN from disadvantaged areas are set to enjoy classes in nature this spring in an outdoor learning project spearheaded by The Wildlife Trusts. Nature Friendly Schools gives children from some of the poorest communities opportunities to learn outside the classroom, while supporting their well-being. The schools in north Essex confirmed to sign up this year include Unity Primary Academy, in Colchester, and Sir Martin Frobisher Academy, in Jaywick. The local schools which have already been involved in the project are Spring Meadow Primary School, in Dovercourt, Mayflower Primary School, in Harwich, Willow Brook Primary And Nursery School, in Colchester and Monkwick Junior School, in Colchester.
Snow continued to fall across the county throughout Tuesday, with freezing temperatures blowing in overnight. Some schools across Essex are closed for the third day in a row on Wednesday, however, considerably more are now open compared with previous days.
Here is the list of schools which are closed:
All Saints Church of England, Harwich
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery, Harwich
Colne Community School and College, Brightlingsea
Columbus School and College, Chelmsford
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery, Harwich
Spring Meadow Primary School, Harwich
St Mary s Church of England, Burnham
The Endeavour Co-operative Academy, Brentwood
The Mayflower Primary School, Harwich