PUPILS at Moreton Hall have proved their determination to learn despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Year 10 and year 12 students, Laura and Mary Hayton-Lee are undeterred in lockdown as they continue their education remotely.

Both girls attend Moreton Hall, but since social distancing has been enforced the girls have returned to their family in Herefordshire.

Unable to access the internet from their home, Laura and Mary have relied on the community to offer a safe place to study in the form of their local village hall.

As both girls are in key year groups, preparing for next year's GCSEs and A Levels respectively, they were determined not to miss Moreton Hall's remote learning provision.

Laura said: "Our teachers continue to cover the curriculum, and although it was a challenge at first, we have adapted to Zoom lessons and are being fully supported with our academic lessons."

Meanwhile Mary added: "You become a more independent learner, but always know that you have a teacher willing to offer a one-to-one if we need to consolidate knowledge."

While the girls acknowledged the academic provision they receive, they spoke enthusiastically about the wider curriculum, with wellbeing and pastoral care continuing over Zoom.

Both are keen sportswomen and have also been undertaking the school's lacrosse challenge, completing runs, workouts and cycling.

Mary also noted how the broader curriculum was enhancing the knowledge acquired in core lessons.

"Our Jenner Society lectures have continued remotely offering advice and insights from leading professionals in the medical, veterinary and science world," she added.

"I'm also encouraged to broaden my understanding through TED talks."