Peterborough pupils thank everyone keeping country running in heartwarming video

From NHS staff to delivery drivers, supermarket workers to teachers, the youngsters at Castor Church of England Primary School paid tribute to everyone working hard to keep people safe.

The children recorded their videos at home, with many including art work created during home schooling lessons.

Nick Brompton, headteacher at the school, said: “Our school sits at the centre of a wonderful, welcoming and friendly community, a community that is well and truly pulling together at the minute.

“Our Christian vision is ‘We have faith in God, ourselves and everyone around us’, and this faith is very much needed at the moment.

“Our children always rise to a challenge, and this was their way to say thank you to all those ‘helping the world’.

“We’re delighted that it has been so well received and hope that it brings a smile to many faces.

“Our message to everybody out there working to fight this virus, whatever their role may be, is ‘Thank you and keep up the good work!’”

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