The first day back after school after a long summer break is often seen as a tough
However staff at a group of schools across Norfolk were quickly back into the groove after the six-week break following a series of motivational talks during a ‘Welcome Back’ day at Thetford Academy.
Sports and television personality Mark Forster was the headline speaker at the Inspiration Trust event as he took to the stage to talk about the challenges he had overcome in his swimming and on screen careers.
He also presented awards to members of staff.
Thetford Acadmy prinicpal Adrian Ball, Inspiration Trust chief executive Dame Rachel de Souza and Thetford Academy chairman of governors Sam Berwick also spoke at the event.
About 500 staff attended the event on Thursday, September 4.
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