Burgess Hill community helps school to ‘flourish’

The Burgess Hill Academy, in Station Road, has received financial support to aid remote learning.

It has also received donations of essential products and gifts for staff.

The generosity of the local community has allowed for families in need to continue learning from home.

In particular, the Burgess Hill District Lions’ contribution enabled the academy to purchase six additional laptops for students who have not been able to access online teaching.

Additionally, parents and carers have sent in thank-you gifts for staff who are supporting the seven teaching groups of key worker students.

These ranged from haircare products to home-baked goods and significantly boosted the morale of those committed teachers and support staff, the school reported.

Jon Francis, principal of the Burgess Hill Academy, said: “The support from the community has really helped everyone through these challenges.

“I believe these actions show what an amazing team spirit we have here in Burgess Hill.”

To find out more about the school, rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, and to get in touch, visit its website at www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk