It’s been a bittersweet few days of celebrations and goodbyes for the class of 2023. On Thursday Year 13 enjoyed an elegant afternoon tea at West Lodge Park Hotel in Hadley Wood, and took the opportunity for a photoshoot in the delightful gardens. At lunch on Wednesday, they enjoyed pizza, bouncy castles and ice creams, and the obligatory ritual shirt-signing. They also created a hand-print canvas which will be permanently displayed in Bellman Sixth Form Centre.

The week culminates on the evening of Friday 12 May, with a moving Leavers’ Chapel followed by a special farewell dinner. We’ll bring you highlights from those events next week.

In the meantime, here are photographs from a memorable week, taken by Theodora C (Year 13) and members of staff.