"Here at Norwich School, we are committed to working in partnership with local, national and international organisations. Our ethos talks of a loving and compassionate community and one of our key aims is to prepare our young people for a lifetime of leadership and service by providing partnership opportunities. Our pupils and staff are actively encouraged to undertake voluntary activities in the wider community, from being a governor at another school, fundraising, or helping out with practical tasks like gardening or working with food banks. We have no doubt in the educational value to our community of such work: our pupils, staff and other stakeholders are better because of these numerous touchpoints. We obviously hope that there are benefits to our partners, too. Please be in touch if you would like to discuss building on an existing project or starting something new with us. We will work with anyone who shares our philosophy that practical work together opens up more opportunities and closes more gaps than empty rhetoric about division."


Nicola Hill - Director of Partnerships

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Partnerships News

Coming Up at the Crypt - HORIZONS by TOPstitch

By Eleanor Lewis • July 16, 2026
TOPSTITCH is a group of local textile artists . The exhibition represents a years work exploring the theme of Horizons using textile stitch and mixed media. Themes include climate change and the local landscapes as well as personal journeys. Members of the group will be available each day at the gallery. Work will be for sale as well as cards and small items You can find out more about TOPstitch at www.topstitchnorwich.wordpress.com Our guest exhibitor is Debbie Lyddon Debbie is an artist based in North Norfolk whose inspiration comes from being out in the natural world – from walking, noticing, collecting, being curious and learning. She makes mixed media cloths, sculptures, installations and drawings which originate from thoughts and memories that are a consequence of experiencing place and paying attention. 4 — 15 August 2026 — Open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm (Closed Sundays)

Another Year, Another Fantastic Norfolk Summer School!

By Eleanor Lewis • July 20, 2026
Another year, another fantastic Norfolk Summer School! What an absolute privilege to welcome 138 Year 12 students from 20 schools across the region, for three days of enriching academic activity in Cathedral Close. It was exciting to see so many young people come together from so many different settings but with one common purpose: to supercharge their journey to higher education. Attendees enjoyed expert-led subject tutorials, one-to-one clinics, and practice interviews, as well as talks on personal statements, student finance, the Oxbridge teaching system, degree apprenticeships, and studying in London. Perhaps most of all, though, they enjoyed the meeting of minds as they explored the subjects they love in the company of academic kindred spirits. The week was delivered by an impressive team: subject specialists from Norwich School (staff and alumni), medical students, law specialists, and the outreach lead from the University of East Anglia, and interview coaches from AVIVA. With keynote addresses from Nigel Cushion (Nelson's Spirit), Dr Gabriel Astorga (2025 Future Presenter Award winner at the Amplify X New Voice Awards), and Martin Schmierer (Norwich City Councillor and Lord Mayor, 2018–19), students left inspired and empowered to take their next steps. On behalf of the Partnerships Team at Norwich School and the 138 brilliant young people, we extend enormous thanks to the following sponsors who so generously make the Norfolk Summer School possible: Alderman Norman’s Foundation, Norwich Freemen’s Charity, R. C. Snelling Charitable Trust, Jarrolds, Norwich School, The Paul Bassham Charitable Trust, The Charles Littlewood Hill Trust, Norfolk Cambridge Society, and Old Norvicensians Mark Schofield (ON 75–85) and John Walton (ON 54–65). Here's to next Summer!

A Bigger and Better Discover Your Ability Day Than Ever

By Eleanor Lewis • June 28, 2026
On a sunny Sunday in June, we were delighted to host another Discover Your Ability Day with Able2B, whose amazing team help to improve function for children and adults with a disability, optimising aerobic fitness and muscle strength, as well as improving concentration and self-confidence in a fun way. Around 60 Norwich School pupils joined more than 240 participants and even more supporters, for an incredible day, which saw young and old coming together for cycling and running/walking events at Norwich School and around Cathedral Close. Working with partners during training sessions at the Able2B gym before the big day, participants spent time with their teammates across several months before the final event, learning about each other's differences and working together to harness those differences as strengths rather than barriers. The 2026 event was the biggest yet, with incredible moments around the course and as participants crossed the finish line, with family, friends and supporters. Many achieved what they had previously been told would never be possible and received medals from Millie Partridge (GB Wheelchair Rugby), Nigel Cushion (Chair of Nelsonspirit) and Paul Evans (GB/Olympics athlete and Chicago Marathon winner). We can't wait to support next year's event and make it even bigger and better!
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