Tree To Give Lasting Tribute To Schools’ Partnerships During Pandemic

A tree has been planted outside All Saints Primary School in Lubenham as a lasting tribute to the way it and neighbouring schools have worked together during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pupils plant the tree at Lubenham All Saints Primary School

The silver birch, named the ‘fellowship tree’, was a gift from Husbands Bosworth C of E School – keyworker pupils from there and St Andrew’s School in North Kilworth were all cared for at All Saints during lockdown, as well as some pupils from Foxton Primary School.

Pupils plant the tree at Lubenham All Saints Primary

Heather White, the Executive Headteacher of Lubenham All Saints and St. Andrew’s Primary Schools said, “During the most difficult days our country has faced in many years, our schools came together to work as one for the provision of care for all our pupils. Teachers and support staff have worked together and a real sense of fellowship grew as the weeks passed. I am very proud of all the staff who supported our families. The tree, a silver birch, is to be named the Fellowship Tree and will be a reminder, in years to come, of how we all worked together and played our part.”

Alan Eathorne, Headteacher of Husbands Bosworth CE Primary School said, “It was a pleasure to work with such caring and professional colleagues during from the two other schools. Both our staff and children enjoyed the stunning setting and facilities of Lubenham School where we were all made to feel welcome.”