Billingshurst students make protective visors for frontline health workers

Students at a Billingshurst school have been using their skills to make face shields for frontline health workers in the fight against Covid-19.
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Pupils at The Weald School’s design and technology department have been using laser cutters to manufacture masks for those in critical roles.

School support staff member Alison Brown said: “So far an incredible 280 have been produced and the effort continues as requests continue to come in.

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“This amazing achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the many kind donations from local people and businesses.”

Face masks made by pupils at The Weald School, Billingshurst SUS-200415-142518001Face masks made by pupils at The Weald School, Billingshurst SUS-200415-142518001
Face masks made by pupils at The Weald School, Billingshurst SUS-200415-142518001

The face masks are re-usable as the visors can be repeatedly sanitised. The school is also providing spare visors so that users are protected for longer.

Although schools currently remain closed for most students due to the coronavirus pandemic, children of key workers are still attending and are making the masks under the supervision of the Design and Technology teachers Mr Nigel Hobbs and Miss Jo Newman.

Masks have so far been distributed to Royal Surrey County Hospital, local pharmacies, GP practices and care homes, among others.

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The Weald is one of 270 schools nationwide making masks during the coronavirus crisis.

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