Glittering ceremony celebrates students

ST LAWRENCE ACADEMY HOSTS VALEDICTION EVENING TO BID FAREWELL TO CLASS OF 2025

- By HANNAH CORKEN

HARD work was celebrated and memories rekindled at a glittering occasion held by The St Lawrence Academy at the Baths Hall to say farewell to Year 11.

The Class of 2025 Valediction Ceremony, attended by staff, parents, carers and families, was followed by a big celebration that went on into the evening.

Head of Year James Stainton said the double-header had been well deserved by an "amazing" group.

"Valediction Evening celebrates the hard work and achievements of the young people among us," he said. "You have all given me such pride and fulfilment in my role as your Head of Year.

"The past four years have been a rollercoaster of emotions, but to see you all enter this evening is a very emotional and wholesome moment for me. You have all been fantastic ambassadors of our academy.

"Thank you for the hard work, commitment and dedication but also thank you for giving me memories that will last a lifetime."