On Monday 1 June, the Hardcastle Hall was filled with warmth and a deep sense of community as the school hosted its annual Staff Long Service Awards Ceremony. The event brought together teaching and business and operations staff honouring those who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, 25, and over 30 years of dedicated service to the school.

Dr Tullis shared personalised tributes for each member of staff and presented them with their well-deserved certificate, pin badge and bespoke gift.

Awards were presented to:-

10 years:
Michelle Betteridge
Helen Bilkey
Gill Kidd
Eunyoung Mallett
Gary Marsh

15 years:
Margaret Brown
Sam Clark
Jan Hinton
Charles Lovibond
Manal Spencer

20 years:
Christopher Frost-Lutman
Alice Kreckova
Heather Mockler

25 years:
Anne-Marie Saunderson

30 years:
Martyn Jones

35 years:
Jimmy Kelliher

The Long Service Awards Ceremony was an overwhelming success showcasing that the Abbey’s greatest asset is its people.