Springwood High School students celebrated the end of the year in style when they enjoyed their very own festival.

Open to all Year 8 students who had successfully completed the Endeavour Programme over the past academic year, 'Springfest' featured a wide range of entertainments, activities, and refreshments, from bouncy castles to barbecues.

Not only did the students attend the all-day festival, but they also helped to organise and fund it, raising money through a series of fundraising initiatives, which included cake sales, penalty shoot-outs, sports matches, and other sponsored events.

The Endeavour scheme comprises nine different challenges, and is designed to help young people to develop independent thinking and a balanced outlook. Participants are encouraged to expand their comfort zones, taking part in ventures such as article writing, performance reviewing, representing their school house, and leading an assembly – as well as organising a fundraising event.

Springfest provides the perfect way for students to celebrate their Endeavour achievements, and has become a popular annual event at our school, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.