How pupils at a Harborough district school are bringing hope and smiles to their village

Pupils at a Harborough district school are going rainbow crazy as they shine a ray of dazzling sunshine on their village.

Youngsters have made and attached the multi-coloured rainbows to fences at Houghton on the Hill Primary School to brighten it up.

And kids who have been sent home in the coronavirus crisis have created their own rainbows and are displaying them in windows at their houses.

Teacher Melanie Pickford said their talented children are sending a clear message of hope to their community.

Melanie said: “We thought it would be a nice thing for children to do in these strange times.

“They have done really well and we are proud of them.”

She added: “Our pupils want people to try to stay happy despite everything.

“We usually have just over 200 pupils aged from 4-11.

“But today on Wednesday we only have about 10 children here so it’s very different to say the least.”