Preston youngsters send messages of support to key workers

The youngsters at Eldon Primary in Plungington, Preston, recorded their own messages for each other to stay home and stay save.

The school has its own television studio and station which is used to make a variety of programmes and broadcasts by and for pupils as well as for parents.

Messages of hope from the Year One pupils were made at home with help from parents and then edited and all put together to be posted on social media and the school's own website .

They will also become a feature on the school's TV site at a later date.

Multi-award winning Eldon Primary has been active in organising schools across the area to collect vital protective equipment for health workers and care staff at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Staff decided to go a step further by taking their message of support global by making a video recognising the work of people all over the world

Headteacher Azra Butt said: "The idea for the second one came about because all of us know or have family and friends who are going above and beyond, taking risks in their daily work who we felt need recognising and appreciating.

"They are all 'Heroes' and we are very proud of their selfless acts.

"At a time when people are being paid to stay at home, key workers are risking their lives whilst continuing to work in some capacity. "

The clips include staff from the Royal Preston Hospital where the schools donated surplus PPE .Azra added: " We have made a special connection with Ward 22 and Ward 23 - specialist wards for Covid-19 at the RPH. Staff have crocheted 'Connected hearts' for the families. "

It also includes photos of other heroes in other parts of the country and world.

These include people who are family members of the staff at Eldon and some of parents of the children that attend the school. They range from care workers, hospital staff, police, army personnel and a local postman to name a few.

The headteacher added: "The clip is also a tribute to school staff every where who are manning schools for key Worker children.

"I wanted to include our staff in the tribute, from the office staff, to the cook, cleaners and teachers and support staff too."

The video is only on social media at the moment but once lock down is lifted the school plans to run it on Eldon TV.