Community Service

Information Booklet

"One of the key aims at Norwich School is for pupils to take up opportunities for leadership and service so that they can prepare to be forces for good in society throughout their lives. For us, these are separate but related concepts and we are keen that our pupils have experience of each one.

The Community Service programme is the backbone of this element of our provision and as such there is a range and quality of activities through which pupils can make a positive contribution to the wider community. Another key aim is for pupils to fulfil their unique potential by making the most of the breadth of opportunities available while they are at school in Cathedral Close, offering a wide range of ways in which our pupils can get involved."

Mrs Ward

Head of Community Service

A Message from the Head:

“We obviously hope that our pupils will provide benefit through their Community Service placement. However, we are also clear that they learn a great deal by thinking of others for a portion of their week and interacting with amazing people, both inside and outside school; we hope therefore that the programme gives them new skills and stimulates their curiosity in the world around them, the third of our pupil aims.

The Community Service programme lies at the heart of all that we want for our pupils in terms of the balanced education that we seek to offer.”

Community Service News

The Charities Committee Organise a Collection for Schools in Earlham

By Eleanor Lewis • March 26, 2025

This morning, the Charities Committee gave an assembly on two special events taking place this week. This week, the Charities Committee are organising two events - one to support schools in Earlham and one to raise funds for our school charity of the Lent Term (Cancer Research UK). Today, pupils have been invited to bring in easter eggs, toothpaste and toothbrushes – these donations will then be delivered directly to the Earlham community. This Friday is Home Clothes Day – pupils are invited to wear their own clothes instead of school uniform, in support of our chosen national charity for this term, Cancer Research UK. Here are some words from Rachael Donovan, Chairperson & Founder of Norfolk Angels: Good morning, thank you for the invitation to speak at your assembly. We are incredibly sorry that we are unable to attend on this occasion. The Norfolk Angels are a registered fundraising committee based in Norwich raising funds for Cancer Research UK. The committee consists of family members and friends. The committee have been fundraising since 2017 and to date have raised £117,000 which showcases how incredibly generous the people of Norfolk are. 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Thanks to research, the UK’s cancer survival has doubled over the last 40 years and around half of patients now survive the disease for more than 10 years. To give an idea of what the money raised pays for: £4 – A kilo of dry ice to keep delicate DNA at a safe temperature. £30 – Full personal protective equipment (PPE) for the scientists to carry out their life-saving experiments safely. £50 – Restriction enzymes, which are chemicals that act like molecular scissors to cut up long strands of DNA. These allow the scientists to find out more about the causes of cancer. We are very humbled and grateful that you have chosen Cancer Research UK as your charity of the term and we are proud to be the local committee representing this amazing charity. We look forward to seeing you all at Lent Term Dinner in April and to share with you our story and our plans for the future. Pupils will be able to support this fundraising opportunity and donate via cash donation, card donation or online and members of the Charities Committee will be outside the Cathedral before and after assembly from 08:30 - 09:00 and during tutorial 12:05 – 12:45, to accept donations by card from any tutee who wishes to donate by this method. We are suggesting that pupils donate £2, as this will be the only Home Clothes Day opportunity this term. Money will also be raised to support this cause at the sold-out Lower 6 Charities Dinner, at the beginning of next term. You can donate now by visiting the Home Clothes Day donation page The Charities Committee thanks you for listening and for your support!

L6 Pupil, Hetty Holden, Shares Her Experience of Community Service with Break

By Eleanor Lewis • March 19, 2025

Hetty Holden (L6) shares her experience of community service with Break charity below! On Wednesday the 19 March I went to the Norfolk show ground to help move the gogo safari sculptures, so they could be pictured for the app, website and merch. I was apart of a team of 7 helping lift the sometimes 2 meter long statues covered in beautiful decoration. It was a really amazing experience to be able to see the sculptures all together and appreciate the time and effort that many artists have spent painting the sculptures. Each time I walked about the warehouse I noticed a new detail on one of the animals which is a true accreditation to the thought gone on behind the painting of the animals and the larger trail it’s self.

Supporting Aspiring Dancers at Infant Dance

By Eleanor Lewis • February 12, 2025

Emilia Meade (L6) has been supporting Infant Dance at the Lower School for her Community Service, she reports on the experience below; Helping out with Infant dance at the Norwich Lower School has been such a rewarding experience. I have noticed that clear instructions and demonstrations really help them learn the choreography better as well as a fun and supportive environment. In each dance session we explore different dance styles such as ballet and jazz, I help the children grasp the different techniques and I also lead various teamwork activities. To help the class have a better understanding of the dynamics, the movements are compared to different animals, for example, graceful like a butterfly, stomping like an elephant. The class always do a warm up before dancing and learning a dance routine lead by the dance teacher. Overall, Infant dance has inspired a love for dance in the children, and it has been incredible to watch and help them develop their skills while having fun.