We were pleased to have been able to recognise ‘National Eye Week’ earlier this term. Hunter Hall parent- Mrs Corbin- is a trained orthorptist, and she kindly volunteered 2 days of her own time to come into school and test the eyesight of everyone in the school community. She was then able to flag any issues she spotted that were worth investigating with the children’s parents.
She also delivered assemblies to both Upper and Lower School on how to look after their eyes and keep them as healthy as possible. Children earnestly took her advice, and their eyes lit up when her most important advice was to spend plenty of time outside! As well as considering our own eye health, Mrs Corbin also made pupils aware of some of the eye conditions from which people can suffer. Teachers were asked to don weird and wonderful modified glasses that helped to simulate a range of eye conditions. They were then asked to complete what would normally be a straightforward task. Much hilarity then ensued as the children saw the adults struggling with something as simple pouring liquid (leading to a very messy assembly room floor!) and reading a very easy passage from a book!
We were pleased to have been able to recognise ‘National Eye Week’ earlier this term. Hunter Hall parent- Mrs Corbin- is a trained orthorptist, and she kindly volunteered 2 days of her own time to come into school and test the eyesight of everyone in the school community. She was then able to flag any issues she spotted that were worth investigating with the children’s parents.
She also delivered assemblies to both Upper and Lower School on how to look after their eyes and keep them as healthy as possible. Children earnestly took her advice, and their eyes lit up when her most important advice was to spend plenty of time outside! As well as considering our own eye health, Mrs Corbin also made pupils aware of some of the eye conditions from which people can suffer. Teachers were asked to don weird and wonderful modified glasses that helped to simulate a range of eye conditions. They were then asked to complete what would normally be a straightforward task. Much hilarity then ensued as the children saw the adults struggling with something as simple pouring liquid (leading to a very messy assembly room floor!) and reading a very easy passage from a book!