We strengthened our links with the surrounding area, when Smithdon High School donated a collection of maps to the Heritage Centre.

“We are currently going through all of our resources and equipment before the potential start of a rebuilding project in the coming months, and are making some interesting finds,” explained our Assistant Headteacher, Steve Chapman, who rediscovered the maps, many of which are more than 50 years old.

“The maps had been held in the Geography Department storage cupboard for many years,” he continued. “I was concerned that these maps were not being looked after in the way they should be.

“The maps of all the local villages had not been used in lessons for a number of years.”

Mr Chapman approached the Heritage Centre in Hunstanton to see if they would be interested in the maps, and the Committee members were happy to add them to their collection.

Representatives Andrew Murray, Stephen Kent, and Sheila Kent from the Centre visited Smithdon, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, to accept the maps in person from Mr Chapman on Friday 11 July.

“The Heritage Centre on the corner of Northgate and Greevegate holds a fascinating collection of local memorabilia and artefacts, which the public can visit,” he added.

“The school looks forward to working closely with the Heritage Centre in the new academic year, with small group visits to the Centre to help increase students’ knowledge and understanding of local Geography and History.”