Today was no normal end of year assembly, it was Mr Corbett’s last address to all the students and staff.

The assembly opened with Mr Corbett speaking of the vast array of trips and visits that have made a big impression this year as the school have looked at giving all students a wide experience. As well as a wide range of extra curricular clubs – from History research to Rubik’s cube and from STEM to skateboarding, not mention Sports Day, Sarah Robinson Commemorative Sponsored Walk and Diversity Day. There has been such a wealth of exciting opportunities outside the classroom.

Mrs Murphy-Dunn spoke of the huge amount of fund raising activities that students and staff  have been involved with.

Remembrance Day, poppy sales – £102.00
Children in Need – £901.00
Christmas Jumper Day – £786.00 – all proceeds went to Greenaway Foundation
Christmas Hampers – 35 boxes went to the Easter Team
Elf run – £441.00
Show Some Love – £282.00 – all proceeds went to Greenaway Foundation
Red Nose Day – £1237.00
Wear a Hat (Brain Tumour Charity) – £252.00
Sarah Robinson Commemorative Sponsored Walk – £3736.00 -all proceeds went to Greenaway Foundation
Diversity Day £1276.00

Sixth form head students introduced themselves to the students.

Students were congratulated by Mrs Costin for the PE awards

Mr Birkenhead promoted the upcoming STEM events for students to get involved with.

The YES project extra-curricular performed a dance and we heard music from the school band.

Finally, we said our farewells to the following staff leaving us this term and wished them all the very best of luck for the future. Ms Ruthven-Brink (Music), Mr Subing Subing (Maths), Mr O’Malley (English), Mrs Henocq (English), Ms Rendle (Media), Mrs Kite-Williams (Maths), Mr Allum (Reprographics), Mrs King (Philosophy and Ethics), Mr Birkenhead (20 years service in Science, Geography and Travel and Tourism), Mrs Murphy Dunn, Assistant Headteacher, Mrs McIver-Wren, Deputy Headteacher.

Mr Birkenhead, Mrs McIver-Wren, Mrs Murphy-Dunn and Mr Corbett all received a huge round of applause everyone.

And lastly Mr Corbett who said:

“I have had ten very happy years as Headteacher at ICC. Seeing you, your brothers and sisters, cousins and neighbours every day it has been a joy. Whilst I think the time is right for me to stop being a Headteacher move gradually to retirement, it is incredibly hard to stop being part of this wonderful school community.

I know that Mr Conlon will be an excellent Principal and the school will continue to improve for you”.

We wish you all a lovely summer.