See inside Norfolk’s first LEGO classroom
It may seem strange to put a best-selling toy at the heart of a classroom. Amelia Adamson, 10, builds a stairway in the Howard Junior School’s new LEGO classroom. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY But that is just what Howard Junior School in King’s Lynn has done in its new LEGO-based learning space. Using the blocks as…
Read MoreITV News – Let It Snow
With the recent chilly weather and the possibility of snow upon us, ITV Anglia visited Howard Junior School to talk about the challenges and opportunities that snow presents. Watch the report below:
Read MoreBBC Radio Norfolk – Screen Time Report
Howard Junior School was visited by BBC Radio Norfolk to discuss recent news regarding the amount of time children spend looking at computer screens. Listen to the report and interview with Mr Hill, below:
Read MorePupils sprint towards rewards for Parkrun
Pupils from Howard Junior School show their rewards for taking part in Park Run. Photo: Howard Junior School A primary school in West Norfolk is rewarding its pupils every time they take part in the 2k junior Parkrun. Pupils and Mrs Pace with their certificates. Photo: Howard Junior School Howard Junior School in King’s Lynn…
Read MoreRemembrance Service – ITV Anglia
We Will Remember Them Howard Junior School’s 100 Year Remembrance Service was featured on ITV Anglia. Pupils dressed as soldiers and nurses paid tribute to those who lost their lives. Every pupil laid down a cross, whilst a recording played of the pupils reading out all 600 names on the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk…
Read MoreThey gave their lives for our future – Howard Remembers
“Thank you for everything you gave and everything you fought for” “They gave their lives for our future”. Wise words from someone so young. This King’s Lynn school held an amazing remembrance service yesterday, watch it below. Pupils dressed as soldiers and nurses along with actors paid tribute to those who lost their lives. It’s…
Read MoreLeading children’s author inspires King’s Lynn school pupils
Author Jennifer Killick, back, with Howard Junior School pupils (4853722) A popular children’s author visited a Lynn school this week. Jennifer Killick, back, met pupils from the Howard Junior School on Monday during a day of themed activities, including writing workshops. She is best known for the Alex Sparrow series of children’s books, which were…
Read MoreKing’s Lynn junior school puts on special reception for children’s author
Children’s author Jennnifer Killick with pupils at Howard Junior School in King’s Lynn. Picture: Greg Hill Young Norfolk pupils got the chance to meet and entertain an acclaimed children’s author when she visited their school. Children’s author Jennifer Killick signs some of her books during a visit to Howard Junior School in King’s Lynn. Picture:…
Read MoreKing’s Lynn school pupils are keeping safe after receiving reflective badges
Pupils at Howard Junior School have received a special reflective badge, as part of KLFM’s Simon Rowe’s safety scheme. Headteacher Gregory Hill said: “Ten thousand children are going to be given one including all of the children of West Norfolk, Wisbech and beyond. It made our pupils’ day that we are the first to have…
Read MoreBusy start for pupils
Golden ticket time for pupils at Howard Junior School during their Roald Dahl Day activities. It has been a busy start to the new term at Gaywood’s Howard Junior School. Children’s librarian Eleanor Parkin from Gaywood Library presented successful pupils with their summer reading challenge certificates. She visited the school for a special assembly which…
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