The celebrations began with a drinks reception for our students and their parents on the Chairman’s Terrace. Mrs Owens gave a moving speech, which included a passage from the Dr Suess story ‘Oh The Places You Will Go!’, and a photographer took family portraits and group shots of the excited students.

Once parents had left, the students went on to enjoy one last supper together with their tutors. There were emotional speeches from two of our School Captains, Charlotte and Tom, and our Head of Sixth Form, Mr Carr, and Head of Year, Mr Bryant. The applause was lively as the students cheered on their Captains and teachers while they thanked all who had helped to guide them through their Sixth Form journey.

The fun continued the following morning with a Hawaiian-themed ‘Muck Up' morning on the school field, complete with bouncy slides and a bacon roll brunch. It was then time for the students to get back into Sixth Form attire for their last assembly and Leavers Mass in the Chapel.

The Mass was hosted by Fr Martin and featured more emotional speeches from School Captains Olivia and James, beautiful musical performances by Jess, Bethan, Grace, Tara, Elif and Charlotte, and enthusiastic and tearful singing of favourite school hymns including one last rendition of the St George’s hymn ‘Labore et Amore’.

Finally, the time came for the students to leave school grounds. The procession of cars had the traditional St George’s Guard of Honour of teachers and staff lining the route. With horns beeping loudly and St George’s flags flying, they waved goodbye to this magical School that has helped shape them into the fantastic young adults they have become.

Whether the students have been part of the Georgian family for two or fifteen years, as those who came all the way through from our Junior School will have been, they all said that they take with them the Georgian spirit of kindness and compassion for others and friendships that will stay with them forever.

We are so proud of all of the students and wish them the best for their futures, and for their lives as beginner Old Georgians.

We will miss you, Class of 2023!