Horsham St Faith pupils are headteacher for the day
The tables were turned at one Norfolk school as two 10-year-old pupils became headteacher for the day.
Megan Howe and Callum Flack took over the reigns from acting headteacher Sarah Bradford at St Faiths' C of E Primary School, in Horsham St Faith.
Mrs Bradford said: 'All the Year 6 children were invited to apply in writing for the position and the applications were of a very high quality.
'The children showed a clear understanding of the school values and some of the attributes that a headteacher should possess.
'Megan was keen to point out that she can work well in a team, while Callum emphasised his ability to resolve difficulties.'
You may also want to watch:
Miss Howe and Mr Flack were both headteacher during National Takeover Day on Friday, November 12. They started the day with a briefing about what was expected of them, and then went out to meet and greet the parents and children as they arrived.
Some of their other duties during the day included making a formal observation of a teaching assistant's use of praise and interviewing a parent about the school's involvement with the community.
Most Read
- 1 Norwich restaurants and pubs reopening in April
- 2 New pasta and cocktail bar to open in Norwich
- 3 Tributes to the 'face of Norwich bus station' after Covid death
- 4 Driver fined after leaving queue before entering Co-Op
- 5 Emma Thompson and Peaky Blinders actor to star in new film shot in Norwich
- 6 'Spoiled the enjoyment' - Park bench damaged as engraving cut off
- 7 When can I go to the beach? Lockdown travel questions answered
- 8 Calls for bridge to stop A47 dualling work leaving villagers cut off
- 9 'Stay local' warning and visitors fined after hundreds head to Sea Palling
- 10 Road to close for three nights for £100,000 work
Miss Howe prepared the poppy wreath that was laid for Remembrance Sunday, while Mr Flack placed an order for new resources.
Jointly they chaired the school council meeting and conducted the weekly celebration assembly.
Both of the youngsters said the day was a valuable experience for them, and they thought more primary school children should experience the adult world of work.
Miss Howe said: 'It was fun but also hard work.'
Mr Flack said: 'I enjoyed doing assembly even though I was really nervous. It was a great experience.'
Mrs Bradford gave the two pupils a glowing report. 'I am so proud of Megan and Callum,' she said. 'They embraced the challenge of being headteacher for the day, and threw themselves into the role with gusto.
'I saw a new side to both of them, and pupils and staff responded enthusiastically.
'Megan and Callum adopted a professional demeanour and took their responsibilities very seriously. It was a joy to work with them both.'
Is your school holding an unusual event? Contact reporter Emma Knights on 01603 772428 or email emma.knights@archant.co.uk
