Many of us can remember our first day at school. For some it may be a distant memory, belonging now in History books, when chalk and talk lead us through the curriculum. The school children of 2020 will also have their moment in History books, as the effects of COVID-19 led to lessons moving online and all-new activities being planned.

Tonbridge School’s Barton Science Centre has made the shortlist for the South East RIBA Regional Awards 2020.

Richard Townend, Headmaster of Hill House International School, on providing a breadth of opportunity.

Virtual classrooms and video meetings have helped keep ​Haileybury pupils in regular contact with teachers and tutors. But away from the Connected School, Sixth Formers have been finding innovative ways to stay stimulated, develop skills and help others.

​Millfield Sixth Form student Yuhka Machino has been selected for one of only six places in the UK team for the 2020 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

Leighton Park School’s Design and Technology Department has connected with the Rotary Club of Reading Abbey, one of six Rotary Clubs in the Reading area, to support their scrubs project.