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Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Chinese New Year was celebrated at Norwich School with schools from their Swire foundation scheme. The day was kicked off with a Chinese New Year assembly, led by pupils, in Norwich Cathedral which included a special performance from Bristol-based indie band Transition who sing in Mandarin. The Cathedral was dressed for the occasion, with Chinese lanterns hung along the aisles, with lions and dragons entering the Cathedral to Chinese drumming. Norwich School pupil, May Maclennan, told the Chinese New Year Story, in Mandarin, with Sixth Form pupil, Jacky Chan, translating. The lions and dragons weaved through the aisles on their departure, with fortune cookies and stickers being handed out to all pupils as they left the Cathedral.

Following this, in the Blake Studio, 165 pupils from schools across Norfolk, aged between Year 3 and Sixth Form, had the opportunity to try traditional Chinese paper folding and cutting, calligraphy, fan painting, Chinese tea tasting and Chinese games such as 'Diablo'. Broadland High School pupils told the story of the Chinese New Year to all the visiting students ands Transition throughout gave workshops to all pupils in smaller groups.

Norwich Primary Academy also celebrated the Chinese New Year with an assembly. Year 1 children had been making Chinese dragons for the past two weeks whilst also practicing their reading and public speaking skills. Some pupils drummed the Chinese dragons into the hall and everyone had created masks to celebrate the Year of the Rat.

Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Schools across the Boudica Schools Trust took part in an Australia Fundraising Day to raise awareness of the bush fires and raise funds to support the relief work. A video sent from Australia to Stalham Academy, from Lieutenant Commander Nick Grimmer, a flight commander in the Royal Navy who is currently flying helicopters as part of the relief work was shown in a whole school assembly. The day at the various schools included numerous activities including a talk from an Australian foster parent about the country, watching the news and various videos which was followed by a discussion, debating global warming and selling cakes and hair bows.

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A number of schools across the Boudica Schools Trust spent the day learning about and raising money for Australian communities affected by the bush fires. Picture: Boudica Schools Trust (Image: Boudica Schools Trust)

A number of schools across the Boudica Schools Trust spent the day learning about and raising money for Australian communities affected by the bush fires. Picture: Boudica Schools Trust (Image: Boudica Schools Trust)

A number of schools across the Boudica Schools Trust spent the day learning about and raising money for Australian communities affected by the bush fires. Picture: Boudica Schools Trust (Image: Boudica Schools Trust)

A number of schools across the Boudica Schools Trust spent the day learning about and raising money for Australian communities affected by the bush fires. Picture: Boudica Schools Trust (Image: Boudica Schools Trust)

A number of schools across the Boudica Schools Trust spent the day learning about and raising money for Australian communities affected by the bush fires. Picture: Boudica Schools Trust (Image: Boudica Schools Trust)

A number of schools across the Boudica Schools Trust spent the day learning about and raising money for Australian communities affected by the bush fires. Picture: Boudica Schools Trust (Image: Boudica Schools Trust)

Visit Britain’s campaign raising awareness of dementia in the tourism industry inspired College of West Anglia's Level 3 Travel and Tourism students to design and host an escape room to raise money for Alzheimers’ Society. Picture: CWA (Image: CWA)

Year 8 pupils from Caister Academy attended a Science Fair at the John Innes Centre. Pupils extracted their own DNA, made hand cream as well as attend lectures and visit science based stalls. Picture: Caister Academy (Image: Caister Academy)

Year 8 pupils from Caister Academy attended a Science Fair at the John Innes Centre. Pupils extracted their own DNA, made hand cream as well as attend lectures and visit science based stalls. Picture: Caister Academy (Image: Caister Academy)

Year 8 pupils from Caister Academy attended a Science Fair at the John Innes Centre. Pupils extracted their own DNA, made hand cream as well as attend lectures and visit science based stalls. Picture: Caister Academy (Image: Caister Academy)

Year 8 pupils from Caister Academy attended a Science Fair at the John Innes Centre. Pupils extracted their own DNA, made hand cream as well as attend lectures and visit science based stalls. Picture: Caister Academy (Image: Caister Academy)

Reception pupils at Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy took part in a Balance Bikeability session as part of their PE lessons. Picture: Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy (Image: Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy)

Maidenhead Aquatics have supplied Year 3 and 4 at Great Dunham Primary School some fish. They will study them and the nitrogen cycle using the mini eco-system they've created. Picture: Great Dunham Primary School (Image: Great Dunham Primary School)

Maidenhead Aquatics have supplied Year 3 and 4 at Great Dunham Primary School some fish. They will study them and the nitrogen cycle using the mini eco-system they've created. Picture: Great Dunham Primary School (Image: Great Dunham Primary School)

Scores of schools competed in the Norfolk Schools' Cross Country Finals, hosted by Langley School. Congratulations to Langley's Grace F in Year 11 for qualifying for the next round. Picture: Langley School (Image: Langley School)

Scores of schools competed in the Norfolk Schools' Cross Country Finals, hosted by Langley School. Congratulations to Langley's Grace F in Year 11 for qualifying for the next round. Picture: Langley School (Image: Langley School)

Scores of schools competed in the Norfolk Schools' Cross Country Finals, hosted by Langley School. Congratulations to Langley's Grace F in Year 11 for qualifying for the next round. Picture: Langley School (Image: Langley School)

Students on the Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design course at Paston College organised a charity run and raised £95 for children’s cancer charity My Shining Star. Picture: Ellen Tarrier (Image: Ellen Tarrier)

Students on the Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design course at Paston College organised a charity run and raised £95 for children’s cancer charity My Shining Star. Picture: Ellen Tarrier (Image: Ellen Tarrier)

Sheringham High School students braved the conditions at the North Norfolk Area Cross Country competition. Ruby, Martha, Elana, Cameron and Ollie have qualified for the next round. Picture: Sheringham High School (Image: Sheringham High School)

Wishbech Grammar Prep School's Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Day saw children learn about and participate in activities to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Picture: Wisbech Grammar School (Image: Supplied)

Wishbech Grammar Prep School's Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Day saw children learn about and participate in activities to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Picture: Wisbech Grammar School (Image: Supplied)

Wishbech Grammar Prep School's Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Day saw children learn about and participate in activities to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Picture: Wisbech Grammar School (Image: Supplied)

Wishbech Grammar Prep School's Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Day saw children learn about and participate in activities to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Picture: Wisbech Grammar School (Image: Supplied)

Wishbech Grammar Prep School's Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Day saw children learn about and participate in activities to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Picture: Wisbech Grammar School (Image: Supplied)

Wishbech Grammar Prep School's Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Day saw children learn about and participate in activities to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Picture: Wisbech Grammar School (Image: Supplied)

Wishbech Grammar Prep School's Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Day saw children learn about and participate in activities to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Picture: Wisbech Grammar School (Image: Supplied)

Ten Year 13 A Level Maths students at City of Norwich School took part in Ritangle an engaging multi-part maths competition. Picture: Ormiston Academy Trust (Image: Ormiston Academy Trust)

Ten Year 13 A Level Maths students at City of Norwich School took part in Ritangle an engaging multi-part maths competition. Picture: Ormiston Academy Trust (Image: Ormiston Academy Trust)

Ten Year 13 A Level Maths students at City of Norwich School took part in Ritangle an engaging multi-part maths competition. Picture: Ormiston Academy Trust (Image: Ormiston Academy Trust)

Ten Year 13 A Level Maths students at City of Norwich School took part in Ritangle an engaging multi-part maths competition. Picture: Ormiston Academy Trust (Image: Ormiston Academy Trust)

Year 6 pupils at Langley Prep have been exploring the work by Claude Monet and creating their own impressions of his work. Picture: Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall (Image: Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall)

Year 6 pupils at Langley Prep have been exploring the work by Claude Monet and creating their own impressions of his work. Picture: Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall (Image: Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall)

Year 6 pupils at Langley Prep have been exploring the work by Claude Monet and creating their own impressions of his work. Picture: Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall (Image: Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall)

Students at Lodge Lane Infant School celebrate a Good rating following Ofsted's inspection in November 2019. Picture: Lodge Lane Infant School (Image: Lodge Lane Infant School)

Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Norwich School celebrated the Chinese New Year with a pupil led assembly in Norwich Cathedral. Picture: Norwich School (Image: Norwich School/Hannah Hutchins)

Town Close School's Year 4 cast of Porridge performed to family and friends. Picture: Town Close School (Image: Town Close School)

Town Close School's Year 4 cast of Porridge performed to family and friends. Picture: Town Close School (Image: Town Close School)

Town Close School's Year 4 cast of Porridge performed to family and friends. Picture: Town Close School (Image: Town Close School)

Town Close School's Year 4 cast of Porridge performed to family and friends. Picture: Town Close School (Image: Town Close School)