'Reach' visit by Frank Letch
On Monday 12th January we welcomed Frank Letch to the Infant Department to speak to the children and to work with Year 2. Frank was born without a right arm and with only a small part of his left arm. He has worked in a number of voluntary roles helping people with disabilities and has recently been appointed an MBE for services to people with disabilities and to the wider community in Crediton, Devon where he lives and works as Mayor. Frank was also chairman of 'Reach', an association for children with upper limb deficiency.
Frank spoke to all of the children about difference and inspired both staff and children with stories about his life. He showed Year 2 how to peel and chop a potato without using your arms and showed his expertise with a tennis racket. He ate lunch with the children and answered further questions before driving back to Devon.
The children made Frank a special card to congratulate him on being awarded the MBE and presented him with a cheque for £100 for 'Reach'.