Schools in Stevenage and Letchworth have joined the fight against coronavirus by making protective visors for carers and workers on the frontline.

The Comet: Staff at John Henry Newman School have made visors for workers at Lister Hospital. Picture: JHNStaff at John Henry Newman School have made visors for workers at Lister Hospital. Picture: JHN (Image: Archant)

John Henry Newman, Nobel, and Thomas Alleyne schools in Stevenage have been manufacturing visors in their Design and Technology departments, with a huge number being used by NHS staff at Lister Hospital.

Fearnhill School in Letchworth has also contributed, with DT teacher Mrs Trodden making over 65 face-shields for frontline workers.

Mrs Fullard, Head of Design and Technology at Fearnhill, said the school had “been in touch with the Garden House Hospice,” and will be donating a “large proportion of the shields” to them next week.

Terry Douris, cabinet member for education, libraries and localism at Herts County Council said: “The response across every part of Hertfordshire has been tremendous and continues day after day.

The Comet: Design and Technology teacher Mrs Trodden has made over 60 protective visors. Picture: FearnhillDesign and Technology teacher Mrs Trodden has made over 60 protective visors. Picture: Fearnhill (Image: Archant)

“I am delighted our schools were able to make these generous and timely donations. Huge thanks to all involved.”

If your school has also been contributing PPE, get in touch at news@thecomet.net