A Beccles school has unveiled a plaque celebrating the upgrade of its main hall.

Sir John Leman High School celebrated a refurbishment of the lighting and sound systems in the Assembly Hall.

The work, funded by the Beccles Townlands Charity (Feoffees) in 2023, has seen new DMX controlled lights and LED technology installed.

It has helped the school reduce its carbon footprint and eliminated the cost of buying traditional bulbs.

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Headteacher Sarah Hartshorn praised the project.

She said: "The new lighting facilities and sound equipment have had an amazingly positive impact, and have enhanced every performance at the school, including celebration assemblies and events such as open evenings.

"I am immensely proud of our students, including two students that left last year who are studying for lighting degrees.

"Without the support of the Feoffees, this wouldn’t have been possible; we are so proud of the positive links forged through this venture and thank them for their generosity and time.”

The Beccles Feoffees didn't stop at lights and sounds, they also funded the purchase and installation of new curtains for the hall.

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These replaced 50-year-old curtains, significantly enhancing the room's look and ambience.

Richard Ainslie, who runs the Lighting Club at Sir John Leman, shared his gratitude.

He said: “The kindness and generosity shown by the Beccles Feoffees is testament to their aim of having a positive impact and legacy upon the town and people of Beccles.

"Our students all have the opportunity to learn how the systems work, design their own shows and execute those shows at live events, both in school and in events that benefit our local community such as the Carols In The Churchyard at St Michael’s Church in Oulton”