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# Lichfield school thanks volunteers for helping with coronavirus tests as students return to the classroom
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-school-thanks-volunteers-for-helping-with-coronavirus-tests-as-students-return-to-the-classroom/
- Published: 2021-03-08T16:14:03.000Z
- Updated: 2021-03-08T16:14:28.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield school has thanked volunteers who have stepped forward to help pupils return to the classroom.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

A Lichfield school has thanked volunteers who have stepped forward to help pupils return to the classroom.

![The Friary School testing facility. Picture: The Friary School](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ev8rsloxcaaj8kr.jpg)

The Friary School testing facility. Picture: The Friary School

Schools across the country have begun the process of a full reopening after coronavirus restrictions were eased.

As part of the process, rapid lateral flow tests are being carried out on staff and pupils.

The Friary School converted part of a sports hall into a testing facility.

> “We have amazing parents and other volunteers whose commitment has meant we can get testing done and then children straight into the classrooms.  
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> “We could not have done this without every one of the 100-plus who volunteered.  
>  
> “These are special people for special times.”  
>  
> The Friary School spokesperson